Fools Rush In reading practice

Which statement helps clarify the meaning of the metaphor, “the early bird gets the worm” (lines 7 and 8)?

• “In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early is the key to success” (line 1)

• we can be sure to finish what we start and beat competitors to market” (line 5)

• “I’ve learned that the advantages of acting quickly and being first are often outweighed by the disadvantages” (lines 6 and 7)

• “procrastination might be conducive to originality” (line 10)

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According to lines 9 through 16, Shin’s theory suggests that____

• procrastination provides time for ideas to develop

• having too many choices makes people less productive

• procrastination wastes energy needed for progress

• being the first mover makes success more

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It may be inferred from lines 19 through 22 that the individuals who were directed to put off the task “to play computer games” were more likely to____

• address trivial details

• generate more original solutions

• complete business proposals efficiently

• solve tasks quickly

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The phrase “seizing and freezing” (line 37) emphasizes the ______.

• importance of targeting specific solutions

• necessity of limiting solution choices

• benefits associated with following set plans

• problems associated with acting too fast

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The purpose of lines 38 through 42 is to present_____

• historical differences regarding attitudes toward procrastination

• evidence that the Protestant work ethic

  valued procrastination

• historical verification of the consequences of procrastination

• evidence that the Industrial Revolution was hindered by procrastination

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Golder and Tellis’s findings (lines 49 through 57) suggest that settlers’ success is the result of_____

• insufficient funding

• inefficient marketing

• competitive pricing

• strategic timing

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The “staggering difference” in lines 53 and 54 refers to a comparison between the _____

• time it took pioneers and settlers to create their product

• kinds of products pioneers and settlers develop to market

• profits made by pioneer and settler companies

• success rate of pioneer and settler

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In the context of lines 63 through 68, the phrase “blew Magnavox out of the water” suggests the author’s _______.

• resignation

• disbelief

• admiration

• antagonism

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Which statement best reflects a central idea of the text?

• “When we have a meaningful task, we’re advised to get it done well ahead of schedule” (lines 2 and 3)

• “Perhaps it was playing the games that provided mental stimulation, giving people the energy to think more creatively” (lines 26 and 27)

• Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity, but it can be a resource for creativity” (line 38)

• ) “The pioneers were first movers: the initial company to develop or sell a product (lines 50-51)

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