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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter two: Teresa DeBrito.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Gladwell says that 77% of Americans would rather decrease class size than do what?
(a) Fund job creation programs.
(b) Increase teacher pay.
(c) Consolidate schools.
(d) Pay for new school books.

4. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?
(a) 9’1”.
(b) 7’8”.
(c) 8’1”.
(d) 8’11”.

5. Why does Gladwell say Goliath said that David was coming at him with multiple sticks?
(a) Because he had double vision and saw two of David’s shepherd’s staff.
(b) Because David was moving too quickly to be seen in detail.
(c) Because Goliath was dizzy from the altitude.
(d) Because David was carrying several staffs as weapons.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happened when the California governor announced plans to reduce class size?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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