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

2. What does Gladwell say makes parenting more difficult for wealthier parents?
(a) Having to explain decisions.
(b) Having to navigate new decisions.
(c) Having to keep up with other rich families.
(d) Having to compete for greater income gains.

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

4. What kind of improvement in outcomes does Caroline Hoxby correlate class size to?
(a) Worse outcomes.
(b) Better outcomes.
(c) A wide variety of outcomes, better and worse.
(d) No change.

5. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?
(a) A stun gun.
(b) A bullet from an AR-15.
(c) A bullet from a .45 pistol.
(d) A Taser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?

2. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

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

4. What does Gladwell say led to declining enrollment in Shepaug Valley Middle School?

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

(see the answer key)

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