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

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

3. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?
(a) 7’2”.
(b) 8’11”.
(c) 6’9”.
(d) 7’8”.

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

5. How much of a basketball court does Gladwell say most teams concede to their opponents?
(a) 70%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 80%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?

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. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?

5. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

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