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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Swimming in a Bigger Pond.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Jack say he learned the hard way about hiring employees with academic pedigrees?
(a) It doesn't matter where they're from, it's what they look like that matters.
(b) Where they come from is not indicative of how they will perform.
(c) Employees without degrees will never work out for long periods of time.
(d) Hires from an ivy-league school always perform better.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a job held by young Jack?

2. Which electrical insulator is deemed a hazardous material by the EPA?

3. Why was Jack appointed CEO of the company?

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

5. How old is Jack when he is promoted to a vice president for GE?

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