View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter seven: Rosemary Lawlor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the British army doing in Lower Falls, Belfast, while they instituted the curfew?
(a) Instilling fear in the citizens.
(b) Starting a religious war.
(c) Searching for guns.
(d) Searching for criminals.

2. What did the best paintings get at the Paris Salon?
(a) Patrons.
(b) Purchased.
(c) Medals.
(d) Financial awards.

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

4. What does Gladwell say geniuses require that prodigies do not?
(a) Loving parents.
(b) Adverse conditions.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Supportive surroundings.

5. When does Gladwell say the Troubles started in Northern Ireland?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gladwell say the British war planners feared from German aerial bombardment in London?

2. How many new teachers does Gladwell say American schools hired between 1996 and 2004?

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

4. What does Gladwell say is the benefit of bigger classes?

5. How does Gladwell characterize the effect of Bill Hudson’s famous photo of the dog attacking the peaceful protestor?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 234 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample