QUIZ 18 Why I'm Tired of Grit

According to the author, what is the main problem with the concept of 'grit'?

• It oversimplifies the topic of achievement

• It ignores the importance of innate abilities

• It attempts to equate unequals as equals

• All of the above

Which band became a household name while the other became a mere asterisk in the British Invasion?

• Rory Storm and the Hurricanes

• The Beatles

• Both bands achieved equal success

• None of the above

What does the author believe distinguishes the Beatles from Rory Storm and the Hurricanes?

• The Beatles had innate musical genius

• The Beatles practiced more hours

• Rory Storm and the Hurricanes lacked grit

• Both A and C

What does the author mean by 'grit'?

• The ability to rise up after failure

• The mindset of practicing for 10,000 hours

• The determination to succeed

• All of the above

What factors does the concept of 'grit' dismiss according to the author?

• The context of the learning process

• The degree of interest in the topic under study

• Life circumstances that affect achievement

• All of the above

What role does genetics and innate abilities play according to the author?

• They are the main determinants of success

• They have no impact on achievement

• They are important but often overlooked

• They are irrelevant in the discussion of 'grit'

What did Thomas Jefferson propose in terms of education for gifted and advanced students?

• Separate education for the most intelligent students

• Equal treatment for all students regardless of ability

• No special education for gifted students

• None of the above

What does the author predict about the inclusion of 'grit' in educational assessments?

• It will lead to equal abilities among all students

• It will improve the academic performance of all students

• Some students will still be smarter and more talented

• None of the above

What is the title of Malcolm Gladwell's book that promotes the concept of 'grit'?

• The Little Engine That Could

• Outliers: The Story of Success

• Dumbing Down America: The War on Our Nation's Brightest Young Minds

• None of the above

What is the name of the band that had an opening act for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes?

• The Beatles

• The Rolling Stones

• The Who

• None of the above