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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter six: Wyatt Walker.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the Philistines expanding from?
(a) Palestine.
(b) Syria.
(c) Judaea.
(d) Crete.

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

3. Why does Gladwell say that it is preferable to study science at a less competitive school?
(a) Because you have a better chance of getting individual attention.
(b) Because you are more likely to make good connections.
(c) Because you are statistically less likely to fail out.
(d) Because you have a better chance of distinguishing yourself, and therefore of getting a job.

4. Where does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?
(a) Thermopylae against the Persians.
(b) Rubicon against the Gauls.
(c) Sicily against the Greeks.
(d) Actium against the Egyptians.

5. How many people had the courage to like a painting without Salon approval, according to Renoir?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say geniuses require that prodigies do not?

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

3. When did Bill Hudson take the famous photo of the dog attacking the peaceful protestor?

4. What metric does Gladwell say Hoxby used in evaluating class size?

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

(see the answer key)

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