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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter four: David Boies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does “relative deprivation” explain the greater sense of dissatisfaction in the Air Force than in the Military Police, according to Sam Stouffer’s study (78)?
(a) If promotions are rare, people who get them still feel deprived.
(b) If promotions are rare, people who do not get promoted still feel depressed.
(c) If promotions are easy, people who do not get them feel worse than if they are rare.
(d) If promotions are commonplace, people who get them are not excited about it.

2. What does Gladwell say Ranadivé felt about his opponents’ view of him?
(a) He was patient with their frustration.
(b) He fed off their anger.
(c) He relished their respect.
(d) He did not care.

3. How much of a basketball court does Gladwell say most teams concede to their opponents?
(a) 50%.
(b) 80%.
(c) 70%.
(d) 25%.

4. Where does Gladwell say local slingers played a decisive role against an invading army?
(a) Actium against the Egyptians.
(b) Thermopylae against the Persians.
(c) Rubicon against the Gauls.
(d) Sicily against the Greeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Gary Cohn get his big break?

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

4. Which of the Impressionist does Gladwell say would sit moodily in the corner of Café Guerbois?

5. What does Gladwell say Goliath’s attendant was acting as?

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