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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Sam believe he is as hands-on as other managers?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Often.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

2. What is one of the most important changes in the Wal-Mart culture in recent years?
(a) The need for women managers on the floor.
(b) Women in the workplace.
(c) The need for female executives.
(d) New technology.

3. Why is Sam able to sit down and help write the book?
(a) He is retired.
(b) He no longer works for Wal-Mart.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is interested in writing a book.

4. What is rule number five?
(a) Appreciate everything your family does for your business.
(b) Appreciate everything your managers do for your business.
(c) Appreciate everything your associates do for your business.
(d) Appreciate everything you do for your business.

5. With what is Sam greatly concerned?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Minority groups.
(c) Tax evasion.
(d) Education.

6. Sam has created a unique culture at Wal-Mart where managers meet ________.
(a) Every Saturday night.
(b) Every Saturday morning.
(c) Every morning.
(d) Every Sunday morning.

7. What does Sam believe is in need of more funds?
(a) Education.
(b) The poor.
(c) Minority groups.
(d) Missions.

8. He and his family recognize how fortunate they have been in the success of Wal-Mart and consequently they ______.
(a) Give many thanks.
(b) Save most of their money.
(c) Give back to the community.
(d) Spend their money as they like.

9. Wal-Mart gives an annual ____________ scholarship to a local student.
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $2,000.

10. Are there ups and downs in the Wal-Mart corporation?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Only once.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

11. What are the consequences of the competition between Wal-Mart and Kmart?
(a) It is one of the best duals and strengthens Wal-Mart.
(b) It is one of the worst duals and weakens Wal-Mart.
(c) It is unusual and disturbing.
(d) It is unremarkable and typical.

12. At first, Wal-Mart only dealt with ____________.
(a) Customers.
(b) Other large competitors.
(c) Its employees.
(d) Other regional and smaller competitors.

13. Sam had to get up every day with what idea?
(a) Being famous.
(b) Changing the world.
(c) Providing for his family.
(d) Improving something.

14. The concept of the variety store changed drastically over the years from the fully-serviced variety store to ___________.
(a) The fully-serviced discount model.
(b) The discount model.
(c) The partially-serviced style.
(d) The self-service style.

15. What are a regular part of the Wal-Mart culture and partnership?
(a) Parties.
(b) Stunts.
(c) Problems.
(d) Pranks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes place after Sam's return?

2. Sam has one motto that he repeats frequently in the book and to anyone who will listen to him. What is this motto?

3. How has Sam always felt about competition?

4. Many people have argued that Wal-Mart has done what to the small shops in rural towns?

5. He has had the time of his life running Wal-Mart, but has been wondering _________.

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