Grade 12 Literature Quiz

Based on the passage below (paragraph 12), the author most likely believes that …………………

• impostorism is the same thing as being overwhelmed

• those who often fail are more susceptible to impostorism

• perfectionism worsens impostorism

• impostorism results from holding oneself responsible for one's actions

According to the text, talking to other people or groups of people about your experiences with impostorism …………..

• often helps you realize that you are not alone, and builds a community of people who understand

• helps you focus on other people's lives, which can make your life seem better

• can make individual symptoms worse through collective complaining

• means you are weak

The author most likely includes the following passage (paragraph 4) to ………………….. .

• imply that some people aren't strong enough to handle impostor syndrome

• demonstrate that impostor syndrome might be nothing more than a misunderstanding of several other psychological problems

• illustrate how detrimental impostor syndrome can be to a person's life

• show that impostor syndrome comes from experiences outside one's mind

Which idea is best supported by the text?

• Impostor syndrome affects half of all people at some point in their lives.

• Financially successful people are immune to impostor syndrome.

• Impostor syndrome is slightly more likely to affect marginalized groups of people.

• Current science indicates that impostor syndrome only affects women.

Which of the following selections best states a broad definition of impostor syndrome?

• A mental health disorder characterized by chronic fear of public recognition.

• An intense concern that one's most shameful thoughts and secrets will be publicly disclosed.

• The persistent and overpowering need to attribute one's success to external factors.

• The desire or compulsion to assume other personas in order to achieve success.

Which quote from the text most strongly supports the correct answer to the previous question?

• "Essentially, people with impostor syndrome do not internalize their success."

• "Though diverse groups of people have struggled with impostorism, people from marginalized backgrounds tend to experience it more."

• "In fact, impostor syndrome is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is the main authority on psychiatric diagnoses published by the American Psychiatric Association."

• "As such, when things do not go as planned, people who struggle with impostorism feel overwhelmed or disappointed and tend to generalize their inability to meet their perfectionistic goals as evidence that they are a failure."

What is a central idea of the passage about combatting impostor syndrome?

• Comparing yourself to others can help you can gain perspective.

• Watching movies and reading books where underdogs come out on top can provide inspiration.

• Seeking medication and psychotherapy is necessary for recovery.

• Practicing regular self-compassion improves self-image long term.

Which statement from the text most strongly exemplifies the correct answer to the previous question?

• "To manage emotions effectively, it is important to have a toolbox of strategies from which you can choose."

• "Instead of focusing on being perfect, it is helpful to remind yourself that everyone is entitled to make mistakes-even you. And, when you do well, do something amazing for yourself."

• "Anxiety can manifest in tension in the body, an increased heartbeat, an inability to stay still and focus, and hurried speech."

• "Undoubtedly, you are great at something."

What is mainly the importance of the following passage (paragraph 1) to the President's speech? The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds.

• People who are the most informed about current affairs tend to be the most stubborn in their political beliefs.

• Learning more information about the Soviet Union only makes them seem more mysterious to Americans.

• The more scientists discover about the universe, the more they realize there are areas they never knew about and new information to uncover.

• The more intelligent humans become, the more satisfied they are with that knowledge.

Which selection best identifies what the speaker believes to be a potential benefit of the space program?

• The space program would benefit a college known for its scientific research, as well as creating jobs in the future.

• Tourism in the city would grow, since many of the space missions would be launched from there.

• The space program would help the Soviets' efforts to launch their own space program.

• Astronauts could be the cowboys of space.