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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 do GE employees take Jack's view on the work environment?
(a) They appreciate it.
(b) They dread it.
(c) They all quit.
(d) It is uncomfortable.

2. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?
(a) His minister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His coach.
(d) His father.

3. Who says, "When people make mistakes, the last thing they need is discipline"?
(a) Coplan.
(b) Gutoff.
(c) Reed.
(d) Jack.

4. What do young Jack and his friends do to earn a little spare change?
(a) Collect bottles to exchange them for the deposit.
(b) Sweep sidewalks.
(c) Sing on the street corner.
(d) Mow lawns.

5. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?
(a) Roy Johnson.
(b) Jeff Immelt.
(c) Reg Jones.
(d) Harry Drickman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jack say strong teams are built?

3. What is Jack's highest level of education when he begins working at GE?

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

5. How old is Jack when he begins working at GE?

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