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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter four: David Boies.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much does Gladwell say per-pupil spending increased in the U.S. from 1996 to 2004?
(a) 53%.
(b) 21%.
(c) 38%.
(d) 61%.

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

4. What does Gladwell say the Cognitive Reflection Test measures?
(a) Intuition.
(b) Problem solving.
(c) Analytic ability.
(d) Dyslexia.

5. When do dyslexics typically get a diagnosis, according to Gladwell?
(a) Six or seven.
(b) Five or six.
(c) Ten or eleven.
(d) Eight or nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the California governor announced plans to reduce class size?

2. What does Gladwell get wrong about Affirmative Action?

3. What does Gladwell say is the overriding assumption about class composition?

4. What does Gladwell say is the range of an experienced slinger?

5. How many people had the courage to like a painting without Salon approval, according to Renoir?

(see the answer key)

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