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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. What technical aspect of the game of basketball did Ranadivé take advantage of?
(a) Tolerances for double dribbles.
(b) Time limits for inbound passes.
(c) Numbers of technical fouls allowed per player.
(d) Time limits for shooting.

2. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?
(a) Shephelah.
(b) Judaean.
(c) Elah.
(d) Aijalon.

3. What danger does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s men encountered along the way to Aqaba?
(a) Land mines.
(b) Poisonous snakes.
(c) Enemy spies.
(d) Enemy aircraft.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?

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

3. What was Vivek Ranadivé’s first principle of coaching?

4. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

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

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