Life Isn't Fair — Deal With It

Who is the author of "Life Isn't Fair — Deal With It"?

• Joseph Stiglitz

• Tim Gouw

• Mike Myatt

• Barack Obama

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According to the text, what does President Obama believe about life?

• Life should be unfair

• Everybody should have a fair shake

• The 1% are treated fairly

• Fairness is a state of mind

What does the "99%" refer to in the context of the text?

• The wealthiest 1% of the population

• People who believe life is fair

• Income inequality and wealth distribution between the wealthiest 1% and the rest of the American population

• People who control 40% of the nation's income

What is the definition of the word "beneficiary" as used in the text?

• A person who contributes to something

• A person who derives an advantage or benefit from something

• A person who controls wealth

• A person who protests against inequality

What is the author's belief about control over the beginning of our life?

• We have complete control over it

• We have no control over it

• It is determined by our parents

• It is influenced by our teachers

What is the main message conveyed in the passage about overcoming challenges?

• Challenges are insurmountable and should be avoided.

• Overcoming challenges is a choice that can lead to personal growth.

• Only people born into privileged backgrounds can overcome challenges.

• Complaining about challenges is the best way to deal with them.

According to the passage, what is the author's view on fairness?

• Fairness is the ultimate solution to all problems.

• Fairness should be imposed by leaders at all times.

• Fairness is a norm that can limit and restrict progress.

• Fairness is irrelevant and should be ignored.

What does the author suggest about the role of leaders in relation to fairness?

• Leaders should always strive to be fair.

• Leaders should do the right thing regardless of fairness.

• Leaders should avoid making any decisions about fairness.

• Leaders should prioritize public opinion over fairness.

What does the term "vehemently" mean as used in the passage?

• Calmly and quietly

• With strong feelings; enthusiastically or forcefully

• Indifferently and passively

• Slowly and cautiously

What is Rule 1 mentioned in the passage?

• Life is fair — get used to it!

• Life is not fair — get used to it!

• The world will care about your self-esteem.

• Challenges are insurmountable.

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