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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 does Jack learn about current events as a child?
(a) By watching them on TV.
(b) By reading papers passengers left on his father's train.
(c) By walking several miles to the closest library.
(d) By reading comic books.

2. How does Jack lose his college scholarship funded by the country club?
(a) He breaks a window with a golf club.
(b) He shows up for work drunk.
(c) He flirts with a member's wife.
(d) He insults a club member.

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

4. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?
(a) It's cheaper to play golf than hockey.
(b) All the big shots play golf.
(c) It's less violent than hockey.
(d) It is his favorite sport.

5. Why was Jack appointed CEO of the company?
(a) Everyone else was fired after the scandal. Jack was the only one with seniority.
(b) The retiring CEO believes Jack is the one who can most effectively help the company change and grow.
(c) No one else wanted the job.
(d) Jack was the retiring CEO's nephew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jack says it is important for managers to know when...

2. How do GE employees take Jack's view on the work environment?

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

4. Why is Jack dissatisfied with his first raise?

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

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