True Grit

In your opinion what does "True Grit mean"?

What was Tom Chaney's crime?

• Chaney killed Frank Ross

• Chaney killed Yarnell

• Chaney killed Mattie Ross

Describe Tom Chaney.

• He was a tenant,

• Rode a gray horse

• Was from Louisiana

• All the above

Why was Mattie unable to find the sheriff or undertaker?

• The sheriff and the undertaker were at the hanging

• They were both out of town

• They were at home

What business did Mattie take care of at the undertaker's?

• She arranged for her father's body to be sent by train to Dardanelle.

• She arranged for his body to be sent to Oklahoma.

• She arranged for his body to be sent to Texas.

Which of these are characteristics of someone who has grit? Choose all that apply.

• Embrace challenges

• Make excuses

• See effort as the path to mastery

• Learn from criticism and failure

Which is a synonym for "perseverance"?

• achievement

• mindfulness

• talent

• determination

Which TWO describe resilience?

• the ability to recover from difficulties

• honesty

• toughness

• giving up easily

What is grit?

• the ability to sustain interest and effort toward achieving long-term goals

• moving quickly from one interest to another

• being naturally good at something that comes easy to you

• the ability to give help when needed

Which of these habits can help me persevere to achieve a long-term goal? Choose all that apply.

• Deliberate practice

• Sticking with something even when it's really difficult

• Having self-control and self-discipline

• Giving consistent effort over time

• Working hard every other month