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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter one: Vivek Ranadivé.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Gladwell say Goliath wanted David to come to him?
(a) Because he could not carry his weapons to David.
(b) Because he did not want to leave his lines.
(c) Because he wanted to be within range of his archers.
(d) Because he could not see him.

3. How old does Gladwell say Ranadivé was, when he came to the U.S.?
(a) 10.
(b) 17.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

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

5. Who did T. E. Lawrence lead against the Turks?
(a) Arabs.
(b) Palestinians.
(c) Syrians.
(d) Kurds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force lost, in capturing those men?

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

3. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

4. How many men does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s force captured?

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

(see the answer key)

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