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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter eight: Wilma Derksen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gladwell say Leites and Wolf characterize the problem of establishing order, in their report Rebellion and Authority?
(a) As a question of personal connections.
(b) As a question of transcendent ideals.
(c) As a question of abstract values.
(d) As a question of calculating costs and benefits.

2. How many people had the courage to like a painting without Salon approval, according to Renoir?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

3. How does Gladwell characterize Wyatt Walker?
(a) A mischief maker.
(b) A bully.
(c) An absolutist.
(d) A friendly giant.

4. What trait does Gladwell say made Brer Rabbit formidable?
(a) He was irrepressible.
(b) He was slick.
(c) He was powerful.
(d) He was quick.

5. What is Wilma Derksen’s religious background?
(a) Catholic.
(b) Mennonite.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Atheist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gladwell characterize the Londoners’ response to the bombing?

2. What was the British army doing in Lower Falls, Belfast, while they instituted the curfew?

3. What does Gladwell say caused Goliath’s enormous size?

4. What aspect of law did Boies’ talents fit best with?

5. Why dose Gary Cohn say he left school?

(see the answer key)

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