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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 tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?
(a) 6’9”.
(b) 7’8”.
(c) 8’11”.
(d) 7’2”.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What technical aspect of the game of basketball did Ranadivé take advantage of?

2. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

3. Who did T. E. Lawrence lead against the Turks?

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

5. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?

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