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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 old was Gladwell’s powerful Hollywood friend, when he started a snow-shoveling business with other students?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 18.

2. How far does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence took his troops into the desert, to circumvent the city of Aqaba?
(a) 600 miles.
(b) 800 miles.
(c) 750 miles.
(d) 1,000 miles.

3. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) Illinois.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Connecticut.

4. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?
(a) A Taser.
(b) A bullet from a .45 pistol.
(c) A bullet from an AR-15.
(d) A stun gun.

5. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?
(a) 55%.
(b) 29%.
(c) 63%.
(d) 44%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say the average class size used to be at Shepaug Valley Middle School?

2. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

3. How old does Gladwell say Ranadivé was, when he came to the U.S.?

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

5. How much of a basketball court does Gladwell say most teams concede to their opponents?

(see the answer key)

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