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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: Running a Successful Company: Ten Rules that Worked for Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam and Helen are disappointed to leave Newport, but they do have one benefit from their five years working there. What is this benefit?
(a) $50,000 from the sale of the business.
(b) An interest in retail.
(c) They have made many good friends.
(d) Many good business connections.

2. They officially close the door on ___________.
(a) Boutiques.
(b) Variety stores.
(c) Discount stores.
(d) Surplus stores.

3. What does Sam do everywhere he travels?
(a) He has to fight the competition.
(b) He has to promote his business.
(c) He has to check out the competition.
(d) He has to visit friends.

4. What does Sam do after the answer to number 88?
(a) He encourages his new neighbors to support the building of a Wal-Mart.
(b) He bribes the community counsel members into supporting his store.
(c) He runs the competition out of town.
(d) He pulls out a map, filling in every area in that market region.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sam have to do when the family was on vacation?

2. Sam purchases ____________ that only travels about 100 miles an hour.

3. Sam talks about the impact of the business on _________.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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