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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. How far does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence took his troops into the desert, to circumvent the city of Aqaba?
(a) 750 miles.
(b) 800 miles.
(c) 600 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

2. What does Gladwell say is the range of an experienced slinger?
(a) 500 yards.
(b) 100 yards.
(c) 50 yards.
(d) 200 yards.

3. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?
(a) A fifth.
(b) A quarter.
(c) A half.
(d) A third.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What danger does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s men encountered along the way to Aqaba?

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

3. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?

4. What does Gladwell say was T. E. Lawrence’s primary target, which he made multiple strikes against?

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

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