Outliers Chapter 3 The Trouble with Geniuses Part 1

Outliers Chapter 3 The Trouble with Geniuses Part 1

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English

9th - 12th Grade

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Samantha Dixon

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument presented by Malcolm Gladwell in 'Outliers' regarding intelligence and success?

Intelligence is the sole determinant of success.

Intelligence is a significant factor but not the only determinant of success.

Success is entirely dependent on creativity and imagination.

High IQ guarantees success in all fields.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who conducted a famous study involving 1,500 children with exceptionally high IQs, known as the 'Termites'?

Malcolm Gladwell

Chris Langan

Lewis Terman

Albert Einstein

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept does Gladwell introduce to explain the limitations of intelligence as a predictor of success?

IQ threshold

Emotional intelligence

Standardized testing

Genetic predisposition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, what type of test values unique and creative thinking over rote intelligence?

IQ tests

Divergence tests

Standardized tests

Aptitude tests

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Gladwell suggest is often overemphasized in societal narratives about success?

Creativity

Opportunity

Intelligence

Social skills

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How are basketball players used as an analogy to intelligence in this chapter?

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