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

2. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force captured?
(a) 6,000.
(b) 1,200.
(c) 8,000.
(d) 12,000.

3. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?
(a) 322.
(b) 117.
(c) 2.
(d) 28.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gladwell say Goliath expected to fight?

3. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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