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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 error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?
(a) We underestimate his resiliency.
(b) We underestimate his quickness.
(c) We overstate his vulnerability.
(d) We overestimate his power.

2. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?
(a) Effort.
(b) Finesse.
(c) Heart.
(d) Set plays.

3. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?
(a) He fed off their anger.
(b) He did not care.
(c) He relished their respect.
(d) He was patient with their frustration.

4. Who did T. E. Lawrence lead against the Turks?
(a) Syrians.
(b) Arabs.
(c) Kurds.
(d) Palestinians.

5. How much does Gladwell say Goliath’s armor likely weighed?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 75 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s opponents responded to his strategy?

2. How many miles a day does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s troops could cover?

3. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?

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

5. Where were the Philistines expanding from?

(see the answer key)

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