Reading Comprehension Quiz (Malcolm Gladwell, “Offensive Play“)
Reading Comprehension Quiz
Malcolm Gladwell, “Offensive Play“
Read “Offensive Play” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Click the submit button when finished.
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What kind of essay is this?
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In comparing and contrasting football and dogfighting, what does Gladwell want the readers to understand?
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By including the brutal scene of the dogfight, Gladwell
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Why does Gladwell even include Michael Vick in this article?
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What position does Gladwell ultimately imply about football?
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How does Gladwell acknowledge the opposing argument regarding football?
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Gladwell reports that McKee is a “longtime football fan.” Why does he do this?
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Who is Gladwell’s primary audience?
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