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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was interested in acquiring Og Mandino's first book?
(a) Simon
(b) several paperback houses
(c) a playwright
(d) Hollywood

2. At the opening to Chapter 3, Og was yelled at by Simon. Where was Simon?
(a) hanging out an apartment window
(b) in a taxi
(c) by Og's office door
(d) in a snow drift

3. In Chapter 3, what does Simon tell Og about the mind?
(a) it's the greatest creation on earth
(b) it can cause problems
(c) it cannot be controlled
(d) it is like a computer

4. What did Eddie Rickenbacker say when asked about floating around in the ocean for three weeks?
(a) if you have fresh water and food you shouldn't complain
(b) if you've never been adrift you're lucky
(c) don't go on a poorly made boat
(d) don't swim for shore

5. What did Simon believe one should do after making a decision?
(a) get busy on it
(b) pray
(c) sit and plan it out
(d) burn your bridges

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Og think about Simon after he read Simon's letter?

2. Who said, "whatever we allow to enter our minds will bear fruit?"

3. How did Simon think the handicapped could succeed?

4. What did Simon tell Og to wear?

5. Of what did Simon's physical appearance and demeanor remind Og?

(see the answer key)

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