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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) 8’11”.
(b) 9’1”.
(c) 7’8”.
(d) 8’1”.

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

3. How many miles a day does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s troops could cover?
(a) 110.
(b) 26.
(c) 37.
(d) 48.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?

5. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

(see the answer key)

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