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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Neutron Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is one business in his vice president's portfolio that Jack has no interest in at all?
(a) Petroleum conservation.
(b) Medical plastics.
(c) Semiconductors.
(d) Wind turbines.

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

4. How does Jack describe himself in Chapter 4 when he was an engineer?
(a) Humble.
(b) Poor.
(c) Life of the party.
(d) Workaholic

5. How many years does Jack serve as CEO of General Electric?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?

2. What kind of environment does Jack say is best for making necessary changes and modernizing the company?

3. Who instills management beliefs in Jack that include both competing and facing reality?

4. In which year was Jack appointed as CEO?

5. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?

(see the answer key)

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