Outliers Chapter 1 The Matthew Effect and Hockey

What is the 'Matthew Effect' as mentioned in the passage?

• A phenomenon where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer

• A hockey strategy used by the Vancouver Giants

• A type of economic theory

• A method of selecting players for the Canadian Hockey League

Which teams played in the Memorial Cup hockey championships in May 2007?

• Medicine Hat Tigers and Vancouver Giants

• Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens

• Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames

• Ottawa Senators and Winnipeg Jets

What is the significance of Major Junior A hockey in Canada?

• It is the top level of junior hockey, where the best players are groomed for professional careers

• It is a recreational league for amateur players

• It is a league for retired professional players

• It is a minor league for players under 12 years old

According to the passage, what is a common misconception about successful people?

• They rise from nothing solely due to their personal qualities

• They are always born into wealthy families

• They never face any challenges

• They are always the tallest in their field

What unusual pattern is suggested by the player roster of the 2007 Medicine Hat Tigers?

• Most players are born in the early months of the year

• All players are over 6 feet tall

• All players are from the same hometown

• Most players are left-handed