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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. 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.

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

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

4. What danger does Gladwell say T. E. Lawrence’s men encountered along the way to Aqaba?
(a) Enemy aircraft.
(b) Poisonous snakes.
(c) Enemy spies.
(d) Land mines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What error does Gladwell say we make about Goliath?

2. How much of a basketball court does Gladwell say most teams concede to their opponents?

3. How tall does Gladwell say Goliath likely was?

4. How does Gladwell say Ranadivé’s opponents responded to his strategy?

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

(see the answer key)

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