Optimism Quiz

According to the text, which quality is more associated with success and happiness than any other?

• Resilience

• Optimism

• Pessimism

• Realism

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the first tip mentioned in the text to be more optimistic during challenges?

• Avoid challenges altogether

• Control your reactions and responses

• Blame others for setbacks

• Give up easily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does an optimist view setbacks according to the text?

• As external and temporary

• As permanent and inevitable

• As personal and long-lasting

• As universal and unavoidable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main difference between how an optimist and a pessimist view difficulties?

• Optimists see difficulties as avoidable, while pessimists see them as unavoidable

• Optimists see difficulties as personal, while pessimists see them as external

• Optimists see difficulties as temporary, while pessimists see them as permanent

• Optimists see difficulties as universal, while pessimists see them as singular events

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does an optimist react to failure according to the text?

• Ignores it completely

• Uses it as a learning opportunity

• Blames external factors

• Takes it personally

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the hallmark of a fully mature, self-actualizing personality according to the text?

• Being impulsive and unpredictable

• Being pessimistic and negative

• Being objective and unemotional

• Being emotional and reactive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the text suggest one should view inevitable setbacks?

• As universal and unavoidable

• As avoidable and controllable

• As temporary and external

• As permanent and personal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the final tip given in the text to remain optimistic during challenging times?

• Blame yourself for setbacks

• React emotionally to every situation

• Give up on your goals

• Stay calm and objective

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to the text, what should you refuse to see setbacks as?

• Permanent, pervasive, and indicative of personal incompetence

• Temporary, external, and controllable

• Universal, unavoidable, and personal

• Avoidable, singular, and external

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the key message regarding taking action in the text?

• Take action now to change your future

• Taking action is unnecessary for success

• Wait for the right moment to take action

• Avoid taking action as it leads to failure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2