The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

8th Grade

25 Qs

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The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens to Chris at the end of the movie?

Chris' friend from the broker firm receives the position, and eventually finds Chris a job.

Chris receives the broker position at Dean Witter. We learn that he becomes a millionaire.

Chris does not receive the broker position and decides to move to New York with his son.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

True or False: Chris Gardner shows a strong work ethic throughout the movie.

False

True

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What soft skill is most displayed by Chris Gardner in the movie?

Resilience

Problem-solving

Empathy

Communication skills

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

True or False: Communication skills are not important in the world of work according to the movie.

False

True

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

Why did Chris Gardner have marriage problems?

financial stress

fell out of love

couldn't have babies

none of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

How does Chris Gardner adapt to changing circumstances in the movie?

By ignoring his goals and settling for less

By blaming others for his circumstances

By giving up easily and losing hope

By remaining resilient

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

What soft skill does Chris Gardner possess that helps him in his pursuit of happiness?

Time management

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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