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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’s players supplanted ability with?
(a) Finesse.
(b) Effort.
(c) Set plays.
(d) Heart.

2. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) California.
(d) New York.

3. What did the best paintings get at the Paris Salon?
(a) Medals.
(b) Financial awards.
(c) Patrons.
(d) Purchased.

4. How does Gladwell say Goliath expected to fight?
(a) In a measured ring.
(b) At close quarters.
(c) On a balance beam.
(d) In pitched battle.

5. When does Gladwell say “things got worse” in Northern Ireland (199)?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1970.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

2. What modern weapon does Gladwell compare David’s slung stone to?

3. What percentage of successful entrepreneurs does Gladwell say are dyslexic?

4. How does “relative deprivation” explain the greater sense of dissatisfaction in the Air Force than in the Military Police, according to Sam Stouffer’s study (78)?

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

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