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

2. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?
(a) We underestimate his resiliency.
(b) We overstate his vulnerability.
(c) We underestimate his quickness.
(d) We overestimate his power.

3. 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 Goliath was dizzy from the altitude.
(c) Because David was moving too quickly to be seen in detail.
(d) Because David was carrying several staffs as weapons.

4. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?
(a) More resources for each student.
(b) Less stress on the teacher.
(c) More attention for each student.
(d) More diversity.

5. What was Vivek Ranadivé’s first principle of coaching?
(a) Not to raise his voice.
(b) To win at all costs.
(c) To have fun first.
(d) To play excellent basketball, win or lose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?

2. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?

3. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?

4. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?

5. What does Gladwell say the inverted-U curve expresses?

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