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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Dealing with Reality and "Superficial Congeniality".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the plastics industry fare in the 1970s?
(a) It grows fast.
(b) It almost falls through completely.
(c) One small flaw breaks the whole industry.
(d) Environmental concerns halt plastics production.

2. How does Jack describe himself in Chapter 4 when he becomes a businessman?
(a) A braggart.
(b) Overwhelmed.
(c) Confident.
(d) Insane.

3. Which organization started out as a group of elitists but opened its membership and transformed into a group of volunteers?
(a) United Way.
(b) Elfun.
(c) Boy Scouts of America.
(d) Unicef.

4. What begins Jack's transition phase in Chapter 4?
(a) His mother's death.
(b) The CEO's death.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His wife's death.

5. Who submits his resignation immediately after the announcement that Jack has been named CEO?
(a) Roy Johnson.
(b) Reg Jones.
(c) Paolo Fresco.
(d) Bill Druckerman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?

2. Who blows up one of GE's factories?

3. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?

4. In addition to being self-confident, what else does Jack believe is a large part of leadership?

5. What kind of employees does Jack want at GE?

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