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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter two: Teresa DeBrito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) California.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) New York.
(d) Illinois.

2. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?
(a) 9’1”.
(b) 8’1”.
(c) 8’11”.
(d) 7’8”.

3. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?
(a) Forehead.
(b) Nose.
(c) Heart.
(d) Jaw.

4. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Exile.
(d) Taxation.

5. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?
(a) Judaean.
(b) Elah.
(c) Shephelah.
(d) Aijalon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?

2. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?

3. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?

4. What does Gladwell say was T. E. Lawrence’s primary target, which he made multiple strikes against?

5. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?

(see the answer key)

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