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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does QMI stand for?

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

3. How does Jack describe himself in Chapter 4 when he becomes a businessman?

4. Which organization started out as a group of elitists but opened its membership and transformed into a group of volunteers?

5. What nickname does the media pin on Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. When faced with the real world of bad business, what is Jack's plan of attack?

2. What is a "Work-Out" and what is its role in GE?

3. What are Jack's beliefs regarding self-confidence?

4. Why does Jack construct gyms in company facilities?

5. Why is Jack disgruntled with his first $1,000 raise at GE?

6. Describe the management team that Jack builds for GE.

7. What basic ideas does Jack say he hopes his book will communicate?

8. What is unique about GE's Crotonville training facility?

9. What frustrates Jack about the scientists he deals with when he first goes to work for GE?

10. Discuss Jack's thoughts on an informal work environment.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the tone of this book reveal about Jack personally? Define tone in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of layout in nonfiction? Discuss six elements or functions the layout should address. Discuss the layout of this book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss success as a theme in Jack: Straight from the Gut.

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