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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 characterize Freireich’s management style?
(a) Patient.
(b) Unpredictable.
(c) Volcanic.
(d) Kind.

2. Why does Gladwell say David Boies applied for law school?
(a) Because he did not need a B.A. to get in.
(b) Because he had a friend who encouraged him to apply.
(c) Because he had always been disputatious.
(d) Because he loved research.

3. What percentage of wars were won by weaker countries, when the weaker countries use guerilla tactics, according to Ivan Arreguin-Toft?
(a) 55%.
(b) 63%.
(c) 29%.
(d) 44%.

4. Who was most likely to be in Harvard’s “happy bottom quarter” (90)?
(a) Athletes.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Engineers.

5. How many lives does Gladwell say Reynolds feel like he saved?
(a) One a day.
(b) Hundreds a week.
(c) Six every day.
(d) Multiple thousands a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say the average class size used to be at Shepaug Valley Middle School?

2. Where was the Three Strikes law drafted?

3. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?

4. Why does Gladwell say people in Lower Falls bought their bread daily?

5. Gladwell says that 77% of Americans would rather decrease class size than do what?

(see the answer key)

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