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

2. What does Gladwell say makes parenting more difficult for wealthier parents?
(a) Having to compete for greater income gains.
(b) Having to navigate new decisions.
(c) Having to explain decisions.
(d) Having to keep up with other rich families.

3. Gladwell says that 77% of Americans would rather decrease class size than do what?
(a) Pay for new school books.
(b) Consolidate schools.
(c) Fund job creation programs.
(d) Increase teacher pay.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does David do after he stuns Goliath?

3. How much does Gladwell say per-pupil spending increased in the U.S. from 1996 to 2004?

4. How tall does Gladwell say the tallest man in the world was?

5. How many students used to enroll in Shepaug Valley Middle School’s sixth grade, and how many enrolled at the time of publication?

(see the answer key)

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