Marita's Bargain originally appeared in a book that explores whether success comes from talent or opportunity. Based on the details in Section 1, what does Gladwell believe about their sucess.

Gladwell believes the success of the students in Chapter Nine, Marita's Bargain, is for the most part due to her study habits. Yes, the lottery gave Marita a chance to attend the KIPP Academy, but it was Marita who embraced that opportunity. The reason behind the KIPP Academy's success, Gladwell claims, can be found in the way they've stepped outside the cultural legacy on which most public school systems are based