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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. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?
(a) Because he could not see him.
(b) Because he wanted to be within range of his archers.
(c) Because he did not want to leave his lines.
(d) Because he could not carry his weapons to David.

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

3. What technical aspect of the game of basketball did Ranadivé take advantage of?
(a) Time limits for shooting.
(b) Tolerances for double dribbles.
(c) Time limits for inbound passes.
(d) Numbers of technical fouls allowed per player.

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

5. What kind of improvement in outcomes does Caroline Hoxby correlate class size to?
(a) A wide variety of outcomes, better and worse.
(b) Worse outcomes.
(c) Better outcomes.
(d) No change.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

2. How much does Gladwell say per-pupil spending increased in the U.S. from 1996 to 2004?

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

4. In the English expression Gladwell quotes, how many generations does it take for families who get rich to be poor again?

5. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

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