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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Raising a Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Sam considers himself a fairly conservative guy, he is a _________ in the world of business.
(a) Liberal.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Maverick.
(d) Oddity.

2. No matter how hard Sam's father worked or how many different jobs he had, what happened?
(a) He never felt like he could work hard enough.
(b) His family was never comfortable.
(c) His family was never satisfied.
(d) He was never happy.

3. He learns from a very early age that children should do what?
(a) Be pampered.
(b) Be responsible for contributing to their family just as much as the adults and should not be considered 'takers."
(c) Be seen and not heard.
(d) Be ignored.

4. Although there have been a number of changes in the Wal-Mart industry over the years, the Walton family still collectively owns __________ of their own business, which is rare for a major corporation.
(a) 58 percent.
(b) 68 percent.
(c) 48 percent.
(d) 38 percent.

5. Sam purchases ____________ that only travels about 100 miles an hour.
(a) A bus.
(b) A little car.
(c) A little plane.
(d) A helicopter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam is always looking for new and different ways to do things and takes great pleasure in ___________.

2. Although Sam is a small man at only 130 pounds, he works very hard and gets his letter in the sport of ___________.

3. With what announcement does Sam Walton start the book?

4. Sam is about to graduate with a degree in business and has plenty of energy, but is unsure ___________.

5. What does Sam admit was the biggest mistake of his business career?

(see the answer key)

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