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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. What does Gladwell say makes parenting more difficult for wealthier parents?
(a) Having to keep up with other rich families.
(b) Having to navigate new decisions.
(c) Having to compete for greater income gains.
(d) Having to explain decisions.

2. What is the one factor Gladwell seems to measure college success by?
(a) Depth of understanding.
(b) Relevance of insights.
(c) Richness of expression.
(d) Income upon graduation.

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

4. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?
(a) Because he could not carry his weapons to David.
(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 see him.

5. How does “relative deprivation” explain the greater sense of dissatisfaction in the Air Force than in the Military Police, according to Sam Stouffer’s study (78)?
(a) If promotions are commonplace, people who get them are not excited about it.
(b) If promotions are rare, people who get them still feel deprived.
(c) If promotions are rare, people who do not get promoted still feel depressed.
(d) If promotions are easy, people who do not get them feel worse than if they are rare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Gladwell say served as the “moral compass” of the Impressionists (64)?

2. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?

3. What technical aspect of the game of basketball did Ranadivé take advantage of?

4. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?

5. How many new teachers does Gladwell say American schools hired between 1996 and 2004?

(see the answer key)

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