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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Many people have argued that Wal-Mart has done what to the small shops in rural towns?
(a) Destroyed them.
(b) Encouraged them.
(c) Competed with them.
(d) Helped them.

4. Sam reflects on what __________ has done for him and his family.
(a) Good luck.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Great wealth.
(d) Faith.

5. 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) The need for female executives.
(c) New technology.
(d) Women in the workplace.

Short Answer 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?

2. Sam eventually returns to Newport, Arkansas, and opens a Wal-Mart near ________.

3. The concept of the variety store changed drastically over the years from the fully-serviced variety store to ___________.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the company when Sam retires?

2. Describe Wal-Mart and Sam by 1974.

3. What does Sam say to support his philosophy of thinking small?

4. Why does Sam give back to the community?

5. Describe the reason why Wal-Mart succeeds?

6. Why is Sam able to write this book?

7. What are five more rules given by Sam for running a successful company?

8. Who has been involved the most in the advancements in technology for Wal-Mart?

9. What is Sam's motto that he frequently repeats?

10. What does Sam think about competition?

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