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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9, Marita's Bargain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gladwell say is an inviolate part of the school year?
(a) Moving from grade to grade without challenge.
(b) Changing classes.
(c) Summer vacation.
(d) Sports.

2. Gladwell says the Borgenichts are successful but never what?
(a) Dishonest.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Pretentious.

3. What does Gladwell say has a threshold?
(a) Statistics.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) The accuracy of IQ tests.
(d) Tolerance.

4. What percentage above the average student do KIPP students attend school?
(a) 10.
(b) 75.
(c) 15.
(d) 50.

5. What is the PDI of people of the United States?
(a) Low.
(b) High.
(c) It's never been measured.
(d) About in the middle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the other half of the Matthew effect?

2. What pattern does Gladwell examine in Kentucky?

3. What time period is the first example of an outlier from?

4. Where does Langan end up living?

5. Of what heritage is Joe Flom?

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