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

2. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?
(a) Exile.
(b) Taxation.
(c) Genocide.
(d) Slavery.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?

2. Why does Gladwell say that it is preferable to study science at a less competitive school?

3. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force captured?

4. What does Gladwell say was T. E. Lawrence’s primary target, which he made multiple strikes against?

5. How many miles a day does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s troops could cover?

(see the answer key)

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