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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter five: Emil "Jay" Freireich.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unexpected reaction does Gladwell describe London residents having to the Blitz?
(a) Simple kindnesses.
(b) Depression.
(c) Euphoria.
(d) Philosophical reflection.

2. What does Gladwell say the average class size is now, at Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) 28.
(b) 6.
(c) 22.
(d) 15.

3. What does Gladwell say was T. E. Lawrence’s primary target, which he made multiple strikes against?
(a) A railway line.
(b) A harbor.
(c) A city.
(d) A refinery.

4. Why dose Gary Cohn say he left school?
(a) He was bored and angry.
(b) He was being abused.
(c) He was being bullied.
(d) He was failing.

5. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?
(a) He was patient with their frustration.
(b) He relished their respect.
(c) He fed off their anger.
(d) He did not care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trend does Gladwell say the notion of “relative deprivation” also explains?

2. Where does Gladwell say dyslexic kids are more likely to end up?

3. How many miles a day does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s troops could cover?

4. Who does Gladwell say was the ring-leader of the Impressionist group that met at Café Guerbois?

5. What does Gladwell say the “remote misses” felt after surviving a bombing (132)?

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