What is Steven about to graduate with from the University of Toronto?

• Double major in history and literature

• Double major in biology and chemistry

• Double major in psychology and sociology

• Double major in computer science and econ

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What minor does Steven have in addition to his double major?

• Buddhism psychology and mental health

• Physics and mathematics

• Political science and economics

• Art and music

What was Steven's career aspiration when he was 17 years old?

• Chef

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Software engineer

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What concept does the text introduce to reconcile the need for specialization and diverse interests?

• Circle-shaped person

• Square-shaped person

• Triangle-shaped person

• T-shaped person

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the text, what is career capital?

• Social media following

• Set of skills, knowledge, reputation, and relationships

• Physical health and fitness

• Money and assets

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is mentioned as an example of a t-shaped person in the text?

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Elon Musk

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What percentage of children entering grade school today are expected to work in jobs that don't exist yet?

• 65%

• 85%

• 45%

• 25%

What was the idea associated with job stability in the 20th century?

• Constant change

• Personal stability

• Job hopping

• Unemployment

What does the vertical bar in the t-shaped person model represent?

• Deep specialization in a specific area

• Broad knowledge across different disciplines

• General skills in various fields

• Lack of expertise

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the myth of averages mentioned in the text?

• Average weather patterns

• Average height of individuals

• Average grades in school

• Being tricked by average salaries

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2