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

2. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?
(a) Chattanooga, TN.
(b) Portland, OR.
(c) Menlo Park, CA.
(d) Albany, NY.

3. Where does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?
(a) Thermopylae against the Persians.
(b) Rubicon against the Gauls.
(c) Actium against the Egyptians.
(d) Sicily against the Greeks.

4. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?
(a) His protector.
(b) His water bearer.
(c) His visual guide.
(d) His arms bearer.

5. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?
(a) Jaw.
(b) Nose.
(c) Heart.
(d) Forehead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say the average class size is now, at Shepaug Valley Middle School?

2. How far does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence took his troops into the desert, to circumvent the city of Aqaba?

3. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?

4. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?

5. Gladwell says that 77% of Americans would rather decrease class size than do what?

(see the answer key)

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