Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin

The speaker reflects on their teenage years, initially believing they were academically accomplished. However, a significant failure in a world history class taught by Miss Holly Austin challenged this belief. This experience highlighted the importance of taking oneself seriously and investing in personal education. The speaker emphasizes that true intellectual growth requires dedication and effort, inspired by the influence of notable intellectuals and the guidance of Miss Holly Austin.

What did the narrator believe about themselves during their teenage years?

• They were unsure about their academic abilities.

• They were the smartest person in any room.

• They had no interest in history or literature.

• They were not interested in academics.

What unexpected event did the narrator experience in high school?

• Skipping a grade due to excellence.

• Being praised by all teachers.

• Receiving an F in world history.

• Winning a history competition.

What lesson did the narrator learn from Miss Holly Austin?

• The value of taking oneself seriously.

• The need to avoid failure at all costs.

• The importance of historical knowledge.

• The benefits of being an unusual intellectual.

Which universities did the narrator mention famous intellectuals attended?

• Yale and Princeton.

• Columbia and Stanford.

• Harvard and Yale.

• Harvard and Columbia.

What does the narrator emphasize as crucial for becoming educated?

• Relying solely on natural intelligence.

• Investing time in oneself and taking education seriously.

• Avoiding all forms of failure.

• Reading only literature and history.