Nature versus Nurture Quiz

Rubin and Rainie's parents are not around often. How does this influence their behavior?

• They became obedient and followed rules without question.

• They developed a wild and untamed behavior, taking dangerous risks and challenging simple rules.

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How does nature and nurture shape Billy Colman's character?

• Billy's upbringing without many luxuries had no impact on his character and beliefs.

• Billy was born with a good heart, but he also got love and support from his parents and grandpa. These all shaped his character and beliefs.

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What is the relationship between nature and nurture in shaping people and their lives?

• Nature has a greater influence than nurture in shaping an individual's character and beliefs.

• Nature and nurture have a balanced influence in shaping a person's life.

• Nature and nurture have no influence in shaping an individual's character and beliefs.

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What are some of the differences between Rubin Pritchard, Rainie Pritchard, and Billy Colman?

• Rubin and Rainie are rude and rebellious, while Billy is strong-willed and independent.

• Rubin and Rainie are cautious and obedient, while Billy is adventurous and rebellious.

• Rubin and Rainie are weak-willed, while Billy is cautious.

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How did a nurturing environment help Billy?

• Billy was born a good person, but the love he got from his family made him an even better person.

• Billy doesn't come from a nurturing environment.

• Billy's character and beliefs came from his dogs.

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Does where we come from make us who we are?

• Where we come from has no impact on our character and beliefs.

• Where we come from shapes our character and beliefs.

• Where we come from builds some of our character and beliefs, but the love and support we get helps us too.

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Billy, Rubin, and Rainie all grew up in the Ozark Mountain Range area. They all grew up poor.

Why are they not the same?

• The Pritchards are better than Billy.

• They grew up in the same way, but Billy's family has been there for him all his life.

  Billy's family always gives him discipline, love, and support.

• Billy and The Pritchards are the same.

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