Ken Robinson Quiz

What is the text's stance on the enjoyment of school by disengaged students?

• They love it

• They are indifferent

• They don't enjoy it

• They find it satisfactory

What does the speaker argue is necessary but not sufficient in education?

• Arts and humanities

• Science and math

• Physical education

• Social studies

What is the ultimate goal of education as mentioned in the text?

• To pass exams

• To get people to learn

• To memorize facts

• To follow rules

What example is given to illustrate being engaged in an activity but not achieving it?

• Studying

• Exercising

• Dieting

• Working

What did the old friend, a philosopher, talk about?

• The importance of exams

• The difference between task and achievement senses of verbs

• The role of technology in education

• The value of memorization

What does the speaker use as an analogy for ineffective teaching?

• A broken clock

• A dieting person not losing weight

• A car without fuel

• A silent classroom

What is the text's perspective on human culture?

• Static and boring

• Interesting and dynamic

• Routine and compliant

• Algorithmic and predictable

Which country is mentioned as excelling in math, science, and reading?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Finland

• Denmark

What was the response from the Finnish people when asked about the drop-out rate in Finland?

• We have a high drop-out rate.

• We don't have one.

• It's similar to America.

• We are working on it.

What is the comparison made between Finland and America in terms of population?

• Finland is larger than America.

• Finland's population is similar to a state in America.

• America has fewer people than Finland.

• Finland and America have the same population.