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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 percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?
(a) 55%.
(b) 29%.
(c) 63%.
(d) 44%.

2. What happened when the California governor announced plans to reduce class size?
(a) He was challenged in a primary.
(b) His popularity doubled.
(c) He was given a federal grant.
(d) He was voted out of office.

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

4. What metric does Gladwell say Hoxby used in evaluating class size?
(a) He does not define a metric.
(b) Grade point average.
(c) Retention rates.
(d) Graduation rates.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?

3. What does Gladwell say is the overriding assumption about class composition?

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

5. How does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s opponents responded to his strategy?

(see the answer key)

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