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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter three: Caroline Sacks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?
(a) 9’1”.
(b) 8’1”.
(c) 7’8”.
(d) 8’11”.

2. How does Gladwell characterize the building the Paris Salon was held in?
(a) An enormous barn.
(b) An intimate gallery.
(c) A commodious hall.
(d) A sprawling complex.

3. What happened when the California governor announced plans to reduce class size?
(a) He was voted out of office.
(b) He was given a federal grant.
(c) He was challenged in a primary.
(d) His popularity doubled.

4. What are the “only two places in the world” where there were "nontrivial beneficial aspects of reduced class sizes” (44)?
(a) Greece and Iceland.
(b) The U.S. and UK.
(c) Argentina and Japan.
(d) Germany and France.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much does Gladwell say Goliath’s armor likely weighed?

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

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

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