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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 does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?
(a) Thermopylae against the Persians.
(b) Sicily against the Greeks.
(c) Rubicon against the Gauls.
(d) Actium against the Egyptians.

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

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

4. How much does Gladwell say Goliath’s armor likely weighed?
(a) 75 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 40 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

5. What was Vivek Ranadivé’s first principle of coaching?
(a) Not to raise his voice.
(b) To win at all costs.
(c) To have fun first.
(d) To play excellent basketball, win or lose.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gladwell say the average class size is now, at Shepaug Valley Middle School?

3. What technical aspect of the game of basketball did Ranadivé take advantage of?

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

5. What metric does Gladwell say Hoxby used in evaluating class size?

(see the answer key)

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