Outlier

What does Gladwell say about reading schools at the end of one year compared to at the beginning of the next year?

• Only the very brightest students students make progress in their reading skills over the summer.

• The smartest students make no progress in their reading skills over the summer.

• The poorest students make no progress in their reading skills over the summer.

• The most average students students make no progress in their reading skills over the summer.

What does Gladwell think that being taller than another basketball player will do for a basketball player?

• He thinks it gives an advantage but no guarantees.

• He thinks the taller person in some ways has a disadvantage because of expectations.

• He thinks the intimidation factor is what makes a difference not height.

• He does not write about basket ball players.

What does Gladwell say about his great-great-great grandmother?

• She was educated in England

• She was from Peru.

• She was part of a mass exodus from Jamaica.

• She was a slave.

What is the most important thing in the type of culture Gladwell examines in Kentucky?

• Frugal living.

• Loyalty to clan or family.

• Loyalty to country.

• Love of the land.

How does Gladwell use the story of the Beatles in "Outliers"?

• To show that innate talent is the most important factor in success.

• To illustrate the importance of being in the right place at the right time.

• As an example of the "10,000-Hour Rule" in action.

• To argue that success is random and unpredictable.

What does Gladwell imply about the role of hard work in achieving success in "Outliers"?

• Hard work is irrelevant if you are not born with natural talent.

• Hard work is necessary but not sufficient on its own; timing and opportunity also play crucial roles.

• Success is 99% hard work and 1% talent.

• Hard work has no impact on success; it is all about who you know.

In "Outliers," Gladwell discusses the story of Joe Flom. What lesson does Gladwell intend to convey through Flom's story?

• The importance of a high IQ in achieving success.

• The significance of being born in a certain era and socio-economic background.

• That perseverance is the only factor in achieving success.

• That success is mostly a matter of luck.

How does Gladwell use the example of Chris Langan in "Outliers"?

• To illustrate that a high IQ guarantees success.

• To show the limitations of IQ in determining success without the right opportunities and support.

• As a counterexample to the "10,000-Hour Rule."

• To argue that education is irrelevant to success.

In "Outliers," Gladwell discusses the "10,000-Hour Rule." What does this rule suggest?

• To become successful, one must invest at least 10,000 hours in deliberate practice.

• After 10,000 hours of practice, further improvement is not possible.

• It takes 10,000 hours to forget a skill completely.

• Only those born with natural talent can benefit from 10,000 hours of practice.

What role does culture play in success according to "Outliers"?

• Culture has a minimal impact on success.

• Cultural background can significantly influence an individual's approach to challenges and opportunities.

• Success in one culture guarantees success in any other culture.

• Cultural differences are a barrier to success.