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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter nine: André Trocmé, and Afterword: Konrad Kellen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?
(a) Exile.
(b) Taxation.
(c) Genocide.
(d) Slavery.

2. How does Gladwell characterize general Freeland’s tour of the deserted streets of Lower Falls?
(a) Like a tourist appreciating the sights.
(b) Like a raj on a tiger hunt.
(c) Like a lord surveying his manor.
(d) Like a warden managing a prison.

3. When did Emil Freireich’s father die?
(a) During the Depression.
(b) During a sea voyage.
(c) During the Holocaust.
(d) During World War II.

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

5. What does Gladwell say was the result when Montreal police went on strike for 16 hours in 1969?
(a) A spike in bank robberies and street crime.
(b) A few additional robberies.
(c) Fewer crimes.
(d) Nothing out of the ordinary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?

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

3. How does Gladwell say Leites and Wolf characterize the problem of establishing order, in their report Rebellion and Authority?

4. What unexpected reaction does Gladwell describe London residents having to the Blitz?

5. How many lives does Gladwell say Reynolds feel like he saved?

(see the answer key)

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