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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Blowing the Roof Off.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Jack when he begins working at GE?
(a) 31.
(b) 24.
(c) 22.
(d) 19.

2. How long does it take Jack and his team to find a solution to their new plastics product?
(a) Sixteen months.
(b) Six days.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six long years.

3. What inspires Jack to pursue his Ph.D.?
(a) His wife.
(b) He gets full tuition paid by the ROTC.
(c) His wife's father wants his son-in-law to be a "doctor" of some sort.
(d) Not being able to find a job due to economic recession.

4. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His minister.
(d) His coach.

5. Who instills management beliefs in Jack that include both competing and facing reality?
(a) His coach.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Jack appointed CEO of the company?

2. What does Jack say in a Business Week interview that he realizes he should not change in order to make GE become more competitive?

3. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?

4. In which year was Jack appointed as CEO?

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

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