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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. What setback keeps Jack from attending one of the two colleges of his choice?
(a) Rejection for an ROTC scholarship.
(b) Losing his ROTC scholarship to a friend.
(c) His mother begs him not to move far away.
(d) His mother's health.

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

3. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?
(a) Dr. Dan Fox.
(b) Lee Iacocca.
(c) Burt Coplan.
(d) Dr. Harry Drickman.

4. What kind of employees does Jack want at GE?
(a) Cheap labor.
(b) Devoted time-clock punchers.
(c) Self-confident entrepreneurs.
(d) All American.

5. Which two new-hires become important advisers to Jack for the remainder of his career with the company?
(a) Bud and Lou.
(b) Art and Paul.
(c) Dennis and Bob.
(d) Bill and Ted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?

2. Who says, "When people make mistakes, the last thing they need is discipline"?

3. What does Jack call the phenomenon when usually strong, self-confident managers panic and lose confidence?

4. What inspires Jack to pursue his Ph.D.?

5. What do young Jack and his friends do to earn a little spare change?

(see the answer key)

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