Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story Test | Final Test - Easy

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Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 18, Sam reflects on _______.
(a) Wal-mart.
(b) His whole life.
(c) His childhood.
(d) His career.

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

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 interested in writing a book.
(d) He is sick.

4. What do each of the stores have to keep the mood at work exciting and refreshing?
(a) Parties.
(b) Coffee and donuts.
(c) Their own traditions and games.
(d) Give-aways.

5. After Sam quasi-retired, financial analysts ___________.
(a) Publicly questioned a CEO who had stepped down from the leadership role.
(b) Publicly questioned a CEO that never steps down from the leadership role.
(c) Publicly questioned a CEO that would like to step down from the leadership role.
(d) Publicly questioned a CEO that could not really step down from the leadership role.

6. Sam eventually returns to Newport, Arkansas, and opens a Wal-Mart near ________.
(a) His father's home.
(b) His father's store.
(c) His old Ben Franklin variety store.
(d) His old home.

7. What does Sam give his associates and managers?
(a) Many raises.
(b) Gifts for their birthdays.
(c) The freedom to experiment and test things on their own.
(d) Specific tasks to complete.

8. The feeling of excitement about the work environment is called ___________.
(a) "Whistle while you work" mentality.
(b) "Happiness" mentality.
(c) "Work is Fun" mentality.
(d) "We Love Work" mentality.

9. Did Sam get into the retail business to make money?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Only at first.

10. Ron leaves the company when?
(a) No one supports him.
(b) Once Sam resumes his role.
(c) Sam retires.
(d) Sam fires him.

11. Sam has plenty of money. What could he have bought?
(a) More vacation time.
(b) A larger home.
(c) A yacht.
(d) An island on which to play with his grandchildren.

12. To what does Sam compare the results of Wal-Mart's popularity?
(a) Fads.
(b) The evolution of man.
(c) Religion.
(d) It is evolution similar to that of buggy horses to cars.

13. How do Sam and Helen involve themselves in pet projects?
(a) Financially.
(b) Personally.
(c) In small ways.
(d) Both financially and personally.

14. Since the beginning, Sam has been extremely connected as __________.
(a) An employee.
(b) A businessman.
(c) A promoter.
(d) A manager.

15. What does Sam believe are what will continue to keep the customers coming back to shop at your store?
(a) Persuasive advertising.
(b) A large inventory.
(c) Personal touches.
(d) Low prices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What award is given out at these annual meetings?

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. Wal-Mart gives an annual ____________ scholarship to a local student.

4. Sam loves quail hunting after being introduced to it by __________.

5. What is rule number ten?

(see the answer keys)

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