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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. According to Gladwell, where did most Salon paintings take their themes from?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Live forms.
(c) Mythology.
(d) Nature.

2. What does Gladwell say dyslexia is?
(a) A problem in how people hear and manipulate sounds.
(b) A problem with speaking.
(c) A problem with reading.
(d) A problem with reading aloud.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of brain matter do dyslexics have less of, according to Gladwell?

2. What is the trait that allowed IKEA CEO Kamprad to pull off moving his production facilities to Poland?

3. What aspect of law did Boies’ talents fit best with?

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

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

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