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In the Monopoly experiment, what does Piff mean when he says the “game is rigged and you’ve got the upper hand”?

• Everyone had the same fair chance of winning.

• One player started with advantages that made it easier for them to succeed.

• The rules of the game kept changing randomly.

• Players who lost were simply unlucky.

Make an educated guess: In the rigged game, how will the players with privilege react to their advantages?

• They will play quietly and make fair trades and moves

• They will blame bad luck for any losses

• They will act entitled—talking about their money, moving aggressively

• They will quit playing the game

Which word best describes how the “rich” players acted when they had the advantage in the Monopoly game?

• Modest

• Generous

• Arrogant

• Honest

What inference can you draw based on the behaviors of the “rich” players in the game?

• People with advantages may start to believe their success is earned rather than given.

• People always share their wealth fairly when they win.

• Everyone behaves the same way, no matter their starting point.

• Winning a game never changes how people act.

Which sentence best describes the main idea of the Monopoly study in Paul Piff’s talk?

• People with unfair advantages often become more confident and less empathetic.

• Everyone has the same chance of winning if they try hard enough.

• The rules of Monopoly are designed to create conflict between players.

• People usually stay humble even when they are winning.