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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. Which of the impressionists does Gladwell describe as the “easygoing urchin” (64)?
(a) Manet.
(b) Cézanne.
(c) Degas.
(d) Renoir.

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

3. How much does Gladwell say per-pupil spending increased in the U.S. from 1996 to 2004?
(a) 61%.
(b) 53%.
(c) 38%.
(d) 21%.

4. What aspect of law did Boies’ talents fit best with?
(a) Litigating.
(b) Case strategy.
(c) Negotiation.
(d) Legal research.

5. According to researchers Dina Rose and her colleague, what is the threshold for incarceration in a neighborhood, beyond which the “effect on crime starts to reverse” (246)?
(a) 2% of the population incarcerated.
(b) .5% of the population incarcerated.
(c) 1% of the population incarcerated.
(d) 1.5% of the population incarcerated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the California governor announced plans to reduce class size?

2. How does Gladwell characterize Leon Gouré?

3. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?

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

5. What was the size of the budget General McNamara gave to Gouré’s Motivation and Morale project?

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