TED: The boost students need to overcome obstacles | Anindya Kundu
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of NYU students are black, according to the speaker?
10%
5%
15%
20%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is Dr. Angela Duckworth, as mentioned in the transcript?
A teacher at a community college
A sociologist at NYU
A psychologist at UPenn
A professor at Columbia
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Tyrique do while in prison that helped him change his life?
Took college credit courses
Learned a new language
Started a business
Wrote a book
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What program helped Vanessa after the birth of her son?
Women's Support Network
Youth Empowerment Program
Community College Initiative
Vocational Foundation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest is necessary besides grit for overcoming challenges?
Advanced education
Social scaffolding and mentorship
Physical fitness
Financial support
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker view students like Tyrique and Vanessa?
As exceptions
As failures
As ordinary students
As exceptional but not exceptions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the speaker play in Mahari's success?
Academic advisor
Classmate
Mentor and supporter
Financial sponsor
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