Outlier

How does Gladwell challenge the notion that successful people are "self made"?

• By highlighting the role of luck and opportunity in success

• By emphasizing the importance of individual effort over external factors

• By showcasing examples of individuals who achieved success without assistance

• By arguing that genetics alone determine success

In Chapter 4, Gladwell discusses the story of Chris Langan and Robert Oppenheimer. What do these two individuals have in common?

• Both had exceptionally high IQ scores.

• Both came from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Both were recognized for their practical intelligence.

• Both achieved success through sheer luck.

In Chapters 3 and 4, which example does Gladwell provide to illustrate "The Trouble with Geniuses"?

• The success of Bill Gates

• The achievements of geniuses like Mozart

• The rise of professional athletes

• The influence of family background on educational attainment

Who is the author of Outliers?

• Stewart Wolf

• Malcolm Gladwell

• David Gladwell

• Gladwell Malcolm

What does Gladwell say about the residents of Roseto as far as their health?

• They did not have cancer.

• None over 65 have heart issues.

• They had diabetes.

• They have lots of back issues.

What does Gladwell conclude about why heart disease rate of Roseto's residents is so low?

• Sense of community

• What they eat

• The temperature

• Strong Genes

Which of the following statements most accurately expresses Malcolm Gladwells’ principle argument in Chapter 2?

• Billionaires of tech companies are successful overwhelmingly because of privilege and circumstance, not because of hard work or dedication

• The most successful people across all fields are equally dependent on circumstance, both personal and societal, and immense dedication to reach perfection in their field.

• Anyone has the potential to become a billionaire if they dedicate enough time and effort.

• Musicians and technological giants are both successful because of ‘lucky breaks’ they have received over the course of their careers

What was Gladwell's purpose in including a list of the seventy five richest people in human history?

• To show common factors that could lead to success.

• To show how fourteen of these billionaires seized the opportunities available during the time period to become successful.

• To demonstrate impact of the economy on American tycoons.

• To show how birth year plays a role in becoming successful.

Gladwell opens the chapter with Bill Joy’s time at the University of Michigan primarily to…

• Acknowledge Bill Joy’s immense contributions to society and the technological world through his programs

• Provide statistical evidence for why effort and dedication are integral to the development of extraordinary people through a scientific paper

• Begin with an interesting narrative of Bill Joy’s career in computing to capture the audience’s attention which will be re-addressed later in the chapter to support his thesis about hard work and outliers

• Entertain the audience with anecdotes about archaic technology systems and how they evolved before introducing scientific and statistical research

What does Gladwell explain in the first paragraph about innate talent and preparation?

• Innate talent is more important than preparation for achievement

• Preparation and innate talent are equally important when it comes to achievement

• Neither preparation nor talent are important for achievement.

• Preparation is more important that innate talent when it comes to achievement.