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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. What metric does Gladwell say Hoxby used in evaluating class size?
(a) He does not define a metric.
(b) Retention rates.
(c) Graduation rates.
(d) Grade point average.

2. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?
(a) Shephelah.
(b) Elah.
(c) Aijalon.
(d) Judaean.

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

4. What does Gladwell say the average class size used to be at Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) 25.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

5. When does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s girls’ strategy was defeated?
(a) When other teams used the press in return.
(b) When refs started calling fouls on them.
(c) When they played really good teams.
(d) When they lost their fastest player.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ranadivé’s team based?

2. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?

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

4. What was Vivek Ranadivé’s first principle of coaching?

5. How does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s opponents responded to his strategy?

(see the answer key)

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