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

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

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

4. How many students used to enroll in Shepaug Valley Middle School’s sixth grade, and how many enrolled at the time of publication?
(a) 300; 80.
(b) 350; 60.
(c) 500; 100.
(d) 450; 120.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?

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

4. Who did T. E. Lawrence lead against the Turks?

5. What does Gladwell say makes parenting more difficult for wealthier parents?

(see the answer key)

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