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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 216 - 275).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historical metaphor did people in Silicon Valley use proudly at the time Wiener moved there for the first time?
(a) The Colonial Era.
(b) The Great San Francisco Earthquake.
(c) The Gold Rush.
(d) The First World War.

2. Where did the word meritocracy originate, according to Wiener?
(a) Wartime England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Shakespearian language.
(d) Social satire.

3. Why were the remote workers at the open-source startup discontent in Part V?
(a) They felt they did not get to take advantage of the benefits that the workers who frequented HQ were privy to.
(b) They were paid less and felt that was unfair.
(c) They were not allowed to go on company trips.
(d) They were only part-time and did not receive benefits.

4. What did the solutions manager at the data analytics company tell Wiener they were doing to try to keep her working there?
(a) Sending her back to college for an MBA.
(b) Buying her a new computer to work on.
(c) Giving her an extra $10,000.
(d) Paying to relocate her to a nice apartment.

5. Where did Wiener go to participate in a hack house?
(a) Denver.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Phoenix.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Wiener not like the idea of using ride-sharing apps?

2. Which government official visited the open-source startup's headquarters in Part IV?

3. Why did the open-source startup install a new cafe in its HQ in Part V?

4. Who were the core users of the data analytics startup's products?

5. What test did one of the interviewers in Part I ask Wiener to take as part of her job interview?

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