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Introduction: Goliath

1. What is the name of the valley in which David and Goliath faced off?
(a) Elah.
(b) Judaean.
(c) Aijalon.
(d) Shephelah.

2. Where were the Philistines expanding from?
(a) Judaea.
(b) Palestine.
(c) Syria.
(d) Crete.

3. Who was the king of the Israelites when David fought Goliath?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Moses.
(c) David.
(d) Saul.

4. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?
(a) 8’11”.
(b) 7’8”.
(c) 7’2”.
(d) 6’9”.

5. What will be the consequence for the loser’s people, in the single combat of David and Goliath?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Taxation.
(d) Exile.

6. How much does Gladwell say Goliath’s armor likely weighed?
(a) 75 pounds.
(b) 40 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 100 pounds.

7. Where does David’s stone hit Goliath?
(a) Jaw.
(b) Heart.
(c) Nose.
(d) Forehead.

8. What does Gladwell say is the range of an experienced slinger?
(a) 50 yards.
(b) 200 yards.
(c) 500 yards.
(d) 100 yards.

9. How does Gladwell say Goliath expected to fight?
(a) At close quarters.
(b) On a balance beam.
(c) In a measured ring.
(d) In pitched battle.

10. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?
(a) We underestimate his resiliency.
(b) We overstate his vulnerability.
(c) We overestimate his power.
(d) We underestimate his quickness.

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