The Tipping Point Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Malcolm Gladwell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tipping Point Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Malcolm Gladwell
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 127 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Kitty Genovese stabbed to death?
(a) 1979.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1985.

2. What was the nickname of Darnell McGee?
(a) “Pawn Boy.”
(b) “Skater.”
(c) “Big Man.”
(d) “Boss Man.”

3. How many people admitted to witnessing the murder of Kitty Genovese?
(a) 12.
(b) 41.
(c) 16.
(d) 38.

4. What leading epidemiologist theorizes that the syphilis epidemic in Baltimore was caused by the diminishing of public housing?
(a) Darnell McGee.
(b) John Zenilman.
(c) John Potterat.
(d) John Bartlett.

5. What is the name of the company that produces Hush Puppies Shoes?
(a) Wolverine.
(b) Adidas.
(c) Entourage.
(d) Peppermill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Darnell McGee admitted sexual relations with how many people after he knew he carried HIV?

2. Who was convicted of the murder of Kitty Genovese?

3. What does HIV stand for?

4. What refers to a social psychological phenomenon where individuals do not offer any means of help in an emergency situation to the victim when other people are present?

5. What was the cause in the spike of syphilis cases in Baltimore, according to the Centers for Disease Control?

(see the answer key)

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