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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8, Rice Paddies and Math Tests.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does this band seem to come out of nowhere to rocket to stardom?
(a) Mid-1980s.
(b) Late 1950s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1970s.

2. What does Gladwell call having a higher IQ?
(a) An advantage.
(b) A liability.
(c) A curse.
(d) A blessing.

3. Why does Langan drop out of the second college he attends?
(a) He hates the climate.
(b) He hates the core required courses.
(c) His schedule is not flexible.
(d) He gets in trouble for breaking the rules.

4. To whom does Gladwell compare Oppenheimer?
(a) Einstein.
(b) Gladwell.
(c) Termer.
(d) Langan.

5. What firms are run by Christian men who live in the suburbs?
(a) White shoe law firms.
(b) Black tie law firms.
(c) Black shoe law firms.
(d) White shirt law firms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Korean airlines realize is a large part of their problem?

2. When is Harlan settled?

3. What does the ground have to be like for a successful rice paddy?

4. What does Korean Airlines perform?

5. Why does Flom and those of his generation have their pick of good schools?

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