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

2. Where does Gladwell say dyslexic kids are more likely to end up?
(a) Juvenile detention.
(b) High-paying jobs.
(c) Manual labor.
(d) Menial jobs.

3. When does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s girls’ strategy was defeated?
(a) When refs started calling fouls on them.
(b) When they lost their fastest player.
(c) When they played really good teams.
(d) When other teams used the press in return.

4. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?
(a) More attention for each student.
(b) More diversity.
(c) Less stress on the teacher.
(d) More resources for each student.

5. How many deaths does Gladwell say British war planners expected in London in the first week of the German Blitz?
(a) 250,000.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 750,000.
(d) 1 million.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Gladwell’s powerful Hollywood friend, when he started a snow-shoveling business with other students?

3. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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