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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does the author describe a young boy overhearing news of the British invasion in Chapter 2?
(a) June 16, 1775.
(b) September 16, 1776.
(c) July 4, 1776.
(d) April 18, 1775.

2. Gaeton Dugas held what profession?
(a) Schoolteacher.
(b) Swim instructor.
(c) Night club owner.
(d) Flight attendant.

3. What fashion designer was heard to be wearing Hush Puppies Shoes when they experienced a resurgence, according to the author in the Introduction?
(a) Donna Karan.
(b) Micole Biancosino.
(c) Isaac Mizrahi.
(d) Jacques Herrer

4. Gaeton Dugas claimed to have slept with over how many people?
(a) 1,200.
(b) 2,500.
(c) 252.
(d) 154.

5. What is the name of the company that produces Hush Puppies Shoes?
(a) Adidas.
(b) Entourage.
(c) Wolverine.
(d) Peppermill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lois Weisberg was responsible for the establishment of what renowned program, which gathered youths to a vacant block downtown to make art?

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

3. Roger Horchow scored well over what number on Gladwell's connector test in Chapter 2?

4. Paul Revere is someone the author considers to be what?

5. What does the author consider to be the second of the three rules of epidemics?

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