1. Sam and Charlie create the _______ self-service style variety store in the country and the first one in the eight-state area.
(a) Fourth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

2. With what announcement does Sam Walton start the book?
(a) He is the richest man in America.
(b) He is the happiest man in America.
(c) He is a proud man.
(d) He is a poor man.

3. When does Wal-Mart become a publicly-traded company?
(a) October 1, 1980.
(b) October 1, 1975.
(c) October 1, 1970.
(d) October 1, 1968.

4. Sam talks about the impact of the business on _________.
(a) The world.
(b) The United States.
(c) His community.
(d) His family.

5. Sam describes Phil as a man who not only likes to swim upstream but also that he likes to do it __________.
(a) With a lot of attention.
(b) With weights on to show what he can really do.
(c) In the morning.
(d) Quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam would walk into some of the big discount retailers and ask to speak with their top executives, introducing himself as "Sam Walton from Bentonville." Why would he do this?

2. Does Sam worry about fluctuating stock prices?

3. What is significant about Sam's bet regarding being an Eagle Scout?

4. Sam wants to learn more about IBM computers to _________.

5. How does Sam feel never being on a losing team helped him?

(see the answer key)

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