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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does Gladwell say the Troubles started in Northern Ireland?
2. What childhood trauma did Dr. Freireich’s wife Haroldine share with him?
3. How does Gladwell characterize the Saigon government?
4. 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?
5. How many lives does Gladwell say Reynolds feel like he saved?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Mike Reynolds' reaction when the disadvantages of the Three Strikes law became apparent?
2. In what way does Gladwell say that northern Ireland is just like a kindergarten classroom?
3. How does Turtle win the race with Deer, in the Brer Rabbit story Gladwell relates?
4. In what way does Gladwell say Hudson’s photo is “trickery” (192)?
5. What does Gladwell say were the circumstances that led to Freireich’s father death?
6. How does Gladwell say successful dyslexics typically feel about wishing dyslexia on their children?
7. How dos Gladwell distinguish between geniuses and prodigies?
8. What was the effect of the Three Strikes law in California?
9. How does Gladwell explain the trait that allowed Londoners to go about their business during the Blitz?
10. Where had Kellen gotten his background for the RAND job to consult on the Vietnam war?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an evaluative review of David and Goliath. What is this book’s place in our culture? Who will find this book most useful? What are its uses? What are its limitations?
Essay Topic 2
Write a character sketch of the author based on her style and content. What can we tell about him, based on the choices she makes in terms of description, characterization and plot? What values does he hold dear? What are his hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think he is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.
Essay Topic 3
What has Gladwell’s book taught you about fighting giants in your own life? What giants are you and your people up against? What weaknesses does Gladwell’s book help you identify? What strengths of your own does Gladwell encourage you to use?
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