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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Gaeton Dugas die?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1989.

2. What was the cause in the spike of syphilis cases in Baltimore, according to the Centers for Disease Control?
(a) Rat infestation.
(b) Heroin.
(c) AIDS.
(d) Crack cocaine.

3. What was the nickname of Darnell McGee?
(a) “Skater.”
(b) “Big Man.”
(c) “Pawn Boy.”
(d) “Boss Man.”

4. In Chapter 2, Gladwell explains the Law of the Few, which he splits further into three classes of people. Which is the first of these?
(a) Connectors.
(b) Mavens.
(c) Mercenaries.
(d) Salesmen.

5. Who was convicted of the murder of Kitty Genovese?
(a) Winston Moseley.
(b) Ted Bundy.
(c) James Moorland.
(d) William Dupre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does HIV stand for?

2. In Gladwell’s rough quiz to test the number of people a person may know, people are given a random selection of last names from what?

3. What psychologist developed what he called the Affective Test to measure charisma?

4. According to the author’s sources, how many patients visited Baltimore’s sexually transmitted disease clinics in the year from 1990-1991?

5. In Chapter 2, Gladwell explains the Law of the Few, which he splits further into three classes of people. Which is the third of these?

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