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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. How does Gladwell characterize the procedures Freireich was performing on his patients?
(a) Science.
(b) Torture.
(c) Industry.
(d) Research.

2. What does Gladwell say the Cognitive Reflection Test measures?
(a) Problem solving.
(b) Intuition.
(c) Analytic ability.
(d) Dyslexia.

3. How does Gladwell characterize the Saigon government?
(a) Effective for its friends, not the general public.
(b) Corrupt and unpopular.
(c) Responsive and fair.
(d) Efficient and modern.

4. Why does Gladwell say even our understanding of the David and Goliath dynamics, and the advantages of small guerilla forces, not change the way we conduct wars like Vietnam?
(a) Because war planners are invested in the war.
(b) Because the country profits from war in other ways.
(c) Because each generation has to learn it for themselves.
(d) Because there is a stigma about using received information.

5. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?
(a) Because he could not see him.
(b) Because he could not carry his weapons to David.
(c) Because he did not want to leave his lines.
(d) Because he wanted to be within range of his archers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?

3. What is the trait that allowed IKEA CEO Kamprad to pull off moving his production facilities to Poland?

4. Where does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?

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

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