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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter one: Vivek Ranadivé.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gladwell say caused Goliath’s enormous size?
(a) Genetics.
(b) Acromegaly.
(c) Rigorous training.
(d) Megacephaly.

3. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?
(a) Nose.
(b) Heart.
(c) Forehead.
(d) Jaw.

4. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?
(a) A fifth.
(b) A quarter.
(c) A third.
(d) A half.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?

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

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

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

5. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?

(see the answer key)

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