1. How does Gladwell characterize André Trocmé?
(a) A violent man conquered by God.
(b) A sinner turned saint.
(c) A blessing of a man.
(d) A wolf in sheep’s clothing.

2. How many people does Gladwell say lost their homes in London during the Blitz?
(a) 1 million.
(b) 500,000.
(c) 750,000.
(d) 250,000.

3. How did police find the man who killed Derksen’s daughter?
(a) The man turned himself in.
(b) A witness came forward.
(c) An inmate led them to him.
(d) DNA evidence.

4. How many paintings would painters submit to the Salon each year?
(a) Ten to twelve.
(b) Two to three.
(c) One.
(d) Five to six.

5. Where did Konrad Kellen’s people come from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) The U.S.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What message did Kellen bring to the U.S. government about the Viet Cong?

3. How does Gladwell characterize the British army in their role in northern Ireland?

4. How many deaths does Gladwell say British war planners expected in London in the first week of the German Blitz?

5. How does Gladwell say Kimber Reynolds’ killer explained why he killed her?

(see the answer key)

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