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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 many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?
(a) 28.
(b) 322.
(c) 2.
(d) 117.

2. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?
(a) He did not care.
(b) He fed off their anger.
(c) He was patient with their frustration.
(d) He relished their respect.

3. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?
(a) David.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Moses.
(d) Saul.

4. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?
(a) Jaw.
(b) Forehead.
(c) Nose.
(d) Heart.

5. What does Gladwell say the inverted-U curve expresses?
(a) Stagnation level.
(b) The sweet-spot theory.
(c) Diminishing marginal returns.
(d) The plateau effect.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?

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

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

5. Who did T. E. Lawrence lead against the Turks?

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