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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter four: David Boies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gladwell say caused Goliath’s enormous size?
(a) Megacephaly.
(b) Genetics.
(c) Rigorous training.
(d) Acromegaly.

2. What does Gladwell get wrong about Affirmative Action?
(a) It is not for poor students.
(b) It is not just for African-American students.
(c) It is not still running.
(d) It is more effective than he gives credit for.

3. When does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s girls’ strategy was defeated?
(a) When they played really good teams.
(b) When they lost their fastest player.
(c) When refs started calling fouls on them.
(d) When other teams used the press in return.

4. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?
(a) Saul.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Moses.
(d) David.

5. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?
(a) Makes him his slave.
(b) Releases him.
(c) Cuts off his head.
(d) Stabs him in the heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?

2. Where does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?

3. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?

4. When did the Impressionists go out on their own, and form their own exhibition?

5. How does Gladwell characterize “disagreeableness” (118)?

(see the answer key)

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