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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter seven: Rosemary Lawlor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?
(a) A bullet from a .45 pistol.
(b) A Taser.
(c) A bullet from an AR-15.
(d) A stun gun.

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

3. How does Gladwell say “Stella” has lost her class’ attention in the video of her classroom from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia?
(a) By micromanaging her students’ activities.
(b) By constantly changing the activities.
(c) By doing a terrible job of teaching.
(d) By failing to strongly lay down the rules.

4. What does Gladwell say caused Goliath’s enormous size?
(a) Genetics.
(b) Megacephaly.
(c) Rigorous training.
(d) Acromegaly.

5. What unexpected reaction does Gladwell describe London residents having to the Blitz?
(a) Simple kindnesses.
(b) Depression.
(c) Euphoria.
(d) Philosophical reflection.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gladwell say Goliath expected to fight?

2. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

3. In the English expression Gladwell quotes, how many generations does it take for families who get rich to be poor again?

4. How many questions do students get in the Cognitive Reflection Test?

5. What is the one factor Gladwell seems to measure college success by?

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