Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

12th Grade

25 Qs

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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to Gladwell, what is the "spirited debate" that psychologists have had around the world?

how long you have to practice

how to create a prodigy

nature v. nurture

Lebron v. Jordan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

With which of the following statements about success would the author most strongly agree?

Some people work harder than everyone else, but never achieve mastery.

Those at the very top achieve their positions by putting in the most hours.

Violinists must practice harder than pianists to achieve success.

Mozart was a prodigy and started composing at the age of six.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who were the two experts that our author used to support his main idea?

Malcolm Gladwell and Daniel Levitin

K. Anders Ericsson and Daniel Levitin

K. Anders Ericsson and Gary Hunt

Gary Hunt and Atticus Finch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary argument Malcolm Gladwell makes in "Outliers" about the nature of success?

Success is solely the result of individual talent and hard work.

Success is largely influenced by timing, cultural background, and unique opportunities.

Success is predetermined by IQ and cannot be altered by external factors.

Success is a random phenomenon and cannot be predicted or analyzed.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

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