Pursuit of Happiness

Which is not an external source of happiness?

• Hanging out with friends

• Doing shopping

• getting plenty and doing exercise myself

• going to a party

When we get a happiness 'high' (line 8), is the feeling short-term or long-term

• short-term

• long-term

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the poem, what do people search wrongly in pursuit of happiness? Choose two.

• how famous I am

• how active our life is

• how much money we have

• how healthy I am

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of the last paragraph (Paragraph 8)?

• to give a fourth piece of advice on how to achieve happiness

• to summarise the main points and encourage the readers to follow

• to outline the situation of unhappiness

• to introduce the topic

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the poem, what is the source of happiness in our life?

• getting a well-paid job

• having lots of treasures

• giving a hand to those in need

• highly recognised by others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which is not an external source of happiness?

• Hanging out with friends

• Doing shopping

• getting plenty of sleep and doing exercise myself

• going to a party

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main theme of the essay 'Pursuit of Happiness'?

• A) The importance of wealth in achieving happiness

• B) The role of relationships in finding happiness

• C) The journey towards finding true happiness

• D) The impact of technology on happiness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in the phrase 'happiness is a fleeting shadow'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

In the context of the 'Pursuit of Happiness', which word best describes the tone of the author?

• A) Pessimistic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the author suggest is a common misconception about happiness?

• A) Happiness is found in material possessions

• B) Happiness is a permanent state

• C) Happiness is only for the wealthy

• D) Happiness is irrelevant

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6