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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: Thinking Small.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although many people have contributed to the advances in technology at Wal-Mart, who gets the lion's share of gratitude from Sam?
(a) Helen Walton.
(b) David Glass.
(c) Rob Walton.
(d) Mike Smith.

2. Sam believes that the reason that Wal-Mart was successful is because __________.
(a) He always made sure that the employees in his stores were taken care of.
(b) He is really intelligent.
(c) There was not competition.
(d) No one is a better promoter than him.

3. Phil gets a great deal on a laundry detergent like Tide, and has 18 cases sent to his store and creates the world's largest display of detergents, stacking them almost __________ feet high?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 200.
(d) 25.

4. When the company becomes divided, behind whom do the younger guys line up?
(a) Helen.
(b) Rob.
(c) Ron.
(d) Bob.

5. Sam's father, Thomas Gibson Walton, is a very hard worker who was later remembered for _____________.
(a) His quiet demeanor.
(b) His honesty and integrity.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His loving personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ever since Sam took out his first bank loan, he has not been comfortable or happy with ___________.

2. Their large private fleet of __________ is one of the largest in the country as well to give them the flexibility they need?

3. Sam's attention to his associates and each manager having a minority share in the business sets the stage for _____.

4. Is Sam's deal with Alice unusual?

5. Sam finds a store in Bentonville, but almost does not get the business. Why?

(see the answer key)

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