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

2. Sam explains the difference between Wal-Mart and a number of other potentially-profitable businesses is that _________.
(a) Sam always wanted to be the best retailer, not necessarily the biggest.
(b) Sam always wanted to be the biggest retailer, not necessarily the best.
(c) Sam always wanted to be famous.
(d) Sam always wanted to be wealthy.

3. The average time lapse between when stores request additional merchandise and when they receive it is roughly how many days?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What does Sam encourage his management and associates to always do?
(a) Make work hours go by quickly.
(b) Stay positive.
(c) Work hard.
(d) Think of fun and interesting things to do in the store.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Sam pretty much fought all of the technological advances?

2. What takes place after Sam's return?

3. What is rule number seven?

4. What does Sam give his associates and managers?

5. What does Sam think is a trade-off?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sam give back to the community?

2. Describe the Saturday meetings.

3. What does Sam think about the way he has spent his life? What is the message he gives at the end of the book?

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

5. Why is Sam able to write this book?

6. When Sam decides to become less involved with the business, what two camps remain?

7. What happens to the company when Sam retires?

8. Describe the annual stockholder meetings.

9. How does Sam motivate his employees?

10. What is the "whistle while you work" mentality? How does this benefit the employee and the company?

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