
Outliers Quiz

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English
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9th Grade
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Medium
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Alejandro E Faz
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do psychologists argue about innate talent and preparation in the 10,000-Hour Rule?
Innate talent is the sole determinant of success.
Preparation plays a larger role than innate talent in achieving success.
Success is entirely based on luck.
Innate talent and preparation are equally important.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the relationship between achievement, talent, and preparation?
Achievement is solely based on talent.
Achievement is a combination of talent and preparation.
Achievement is unrelated to either talent or preparation.
Achievement is determined by external factors only.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is an example of evidence supporting the 10,000-Hour Rule?
A study showing that most professional athletes were born in the same month.
Research indicating that extensive practice leads to higher skill levels in musicians.
Anecdotal stories of people succeeding without any practice.
A survey of public opinion on talent and success.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main claim made by the 10,000-Hour Rule?
Success is predetermined by genetic factors.
Extensive practice is crucial for achieving high levels of success.
Only those with innate talent can succeed.
Success is a matter of chance.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the idea that more practice leads to greater success?
“With the help of the Academy’s professors, they divided the school’s violinists into three groups.”
“Many of Wolfgang’s childhood compositions, such as the first seven of his concertos for piano and orchestra, are largely arrangements of works by other composers.”
“The students who would end up the best in their class began to practice more than everyone else: six hours a week by age nine, eight hours a week by age twelve, sixteen hours a week by age fourteen, and up and up…”
“Of course, this doesn’t address why some people get more out of their practice sessions than others do.”
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
With which of the following statements about success would the author most likely agree?
Some people are highly skilled due to natural ability.
Violinists must practice harder than pianists to achieve success.
Those at the very top achieve their positions by putting in the most hours.
Some people work harder than everyone else, but never achieve mastery.
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