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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Rolling Out the Formula.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam believes that he was over-blessed with the traits of ____________.
(a) Ambition and drive.
(b) Love and kindness.
(c) Understanding and empathy.
(d) Pride and jealousy.

2. Helen had to help Sam sign the notes to secure all the money and by the time it was ready, what had happened?
(a) They had borrowed as much as they possibly could.
(b) They had spent all of their own money.
(c) They had borrowed some money.
(d) They had decided to borrow money.

3. With what does Sam not want to deal that plague stores in bigger cities?
(a) A lack of space for building.
(b) Theft.
(c) Real estate issues, legal quandaries, and zoning problems.
(d) Wealthy clientele.

4. What do Sam and Bob have Sam's son Rob do for them?
(a) Look into the legal aspects of going public and issuing stock shares to the public.
(b) Sue another company, so they can pay off their debts.
(c) Find a way to avoid paying taxes, so they can start to get out of debt.
(d) Find a good lawyer to look into the legal aspects of going public and issuing stock shares to the public.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Sam and Bud when they seriously consider the idea of going public?

2. Initially why does Sam's superior questions whether he is good at retail?

3. Due to its location, Wal-Mart can enjoy what kind of advertising?

4. Sam has the personality of _______________.

5. 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.

(see the answer key)

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