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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. How does Gladwell characterize the Londoners’ response to the bombing?
(a) Terror.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Panic.
(d) Dismay.

2. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?
(a) Chattanooga, TN.
(b) Portland, OR.
(c) Menlo Park, CA.
(d) Albany, NY.

3. How far does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence took his troops into the desert, to circumvent the city of Aqaba?
(a) 800 miles.
(b) 750 miles.
(c) 1,000 miles.
(d) 600 miles.

4. Where does Gladwell say dyslexics’ neurons get “lost along the way” (99)?
(a) In their ventricles.
(b) They get into the blood.
(c) In their brain stems.
(d) They form behind the eyes.

5. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?
(a) More resources for each student.
(b) Less stress on the teacher.
(c) More diversity.
(d) More attention for each student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?

2. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force captured?

3. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?

4. What does Gladwell say the average class size used to be at Shepaug Valley Middle School?

5. How did Gary Cohn get his big break?

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