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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. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?
(a) 28.
(b) 322.
(c) 2.
(d) 117.

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

3. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?
(a) Because he could not see him.
(b) Because he did not want to leave his lines.
(c) Because he could not carry his weapons to David.
(d) Because he wanted to be within range of his archers.

4. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?
(a) Abraham.
(b) David.
(c) Saul.
(d) Moses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many new teachers does Gladwell say American schools hired between 1996 and 2004?

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

3. What does Gladwell say is the range of an experienced slinger?

4. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

5. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?

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