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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) Numbers of technical fouls allowed per player.
(b) Time limits for inbound passes.
(c) Tolerances for double dribbles.
(d) Time limits for shooting.

2. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?
(a) A stun gun.
(b) A bullet from an AR-15.
(c) A bullet from a .45 pistol.
(d) A Taser.

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

4. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Genocide.
(c) Exile.
(d) Taxation.

5. How does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s opponents responded to his strategy?
(a) They adapted.
(b) They improved their skills.
(c) They got angry.
(d) They fouled more.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

2. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

3. How much does Gladwell say Goliath’s armor likely weighed?

4. How old does Gladwell say Ranadivé was, when he came to the U.S.?

5. How far does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence took his troops into the desert, to circumvent the city of Aqaba?

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