1. Lines 9-17: Note the statistics presented in the second paragraph. Why does Gladwell choose to write out this data rather than insert a table or chart?
2. Lines 18-30: What statements or phrases from this passage reveal Galdwell's perspective on the KIPP Academy?
3. Lines 31-45: Explain the two important numerical facts in this paragraph. How do these facts add to the picture that Gladwell is building of the KIPP Academy?
4. Lines 65-94: State the main idea of these two paragraphs.
5. Lines 65-78: Explain how these quotations affect your understanding of the ideas in this part of the text.
6. Lines 95-115: What conclusion does Gladwell want readers to draw about the Asian work ethic from the details in this passage?