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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter two: Teresa DeBrito.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much of a basketball court does Gladwell say most teams concede to their opponents?
(a) 25%.
(b) 80%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 70%.

2. What does Gladwell say is the overriding assumption about class composition?
(a) Diverse is better.
(b) Homogenous is better.
(c) Single-gendered is better.
(d) Smaller is better.

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

4. Where is Shepaug Valley Middle School?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Illinois.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

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

3. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?

4. In the English expression Gladwell quotes, how many generations does it take for families who get rich to be poor again?

5. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s players supplanted ability with?

(see the answer key)

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