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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 danger does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s men encountered along the way to Aqaba?
(a) Enemy spies.
(b) Land mines.
(c) Poisonous snakes.
(d) Enemy aircraft.

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

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

4. Where were the Philistines expanding from?
(a) Syria.
(b) Crete.
(c) Judaea.
(d) Palestine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gladwell say Goliath expected to fight?

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

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

4. When does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s girls’ strategy was defeated?

5. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?

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