Resilience

What is the main theme discussed by Holmes in the passage?

• Resilience of the human mind

• The unpredictability of London weather

• The importance of friendship

• The art of deduction

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Holmes, how does a resilient mind perceive failure?

• As a terminus

• As feedback

• As a personal flaw

• As a sign to give up

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What example does Holmes use to illustrate resilience in academics?

• Miss Ava's improvement in physics

• Master Jamal's football success

• Holmes' own experiences

• Watson's medical career

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What strategy does Holmes suggest for achieving grand ambitions?

• Reframing failure

• Practicing self-compassion

• Incremental progress

• Relying on a support network

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Holmes describe the role of a support network in building resilience?

• As unnecessary

• As a sign of weakness

• As anchors in the storm

• As a distraction

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Holmes imply about the nature of resilience?

• It is an innate quality

• It is a skill that can be developed

• It is only for the fortunate few

• It is irrelevant in modern life

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Holmes mean by 'The game, Watson'?

• The literal game of football

• The challenge of cultivating resilience

• A detective game

• A metaphor for life

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

1. How does Holmes describe the phenomenon of resilience, and what examples does he provide to illustrate it?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What methods does Holmes suggest for cultivating resilience, and how does he justify their effectiveness?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of resilience according to Holmes, and how does it relate to the concept of the "true measure" of a person?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3