Outliers Malcolm Gladwell

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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to Gladwell, what is the "spirited debate" that psychologists have had around the world?
how long you have to practice
how to create a prodigy
nature v. nurture
Lebron v. Jordan
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Gladwell explain in the first paragraph about innate talent and preparation?
Innate talent is more important than preparation for achievement
Preparation and innate talent are equally important when it comes to achievement
Neither preparation nor talent are important for achievement.
Preparation is more important that innate talent when it comes to achievement.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
With which of the following statements about success would the author most strongly agree?
Some people work harder than everyone else, but never achieve mastery.
Those at the very top achieve their positions by putting in the most hours.
Violinists must practice harder than pianists to achieve success.
Mozart was a prodigy and started composing at the age of six.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who were the two experts that our author used to support his main idea?
Malcolm Gladwell and Daniel Levitin
K. Anders Ericsson and Daniel Levitin
K. Anders Ericsson and Gary Hunt
Gary Hunt and Atticus Finch
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does culture play in success according to "Outliers"?
Culture has a minimal impact on success.
Cultural background can significantly influence an individual's approach to challenges and opportunities.
Success in one culture guarantees success in any other culture.
Cultural differences are a barrier to success.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Outliers," how does Gladwell view the relationship between personal choice and success?
Personal choice is the most significant factor in achieving success.
Personal choices have no impact on success; it is entirely determined by external factors.
While personal choices matter, their impact is greatly influenced by the opportunities and circumstances presented to individuals.
Success is about making the right choices at the right time, nothing else matters.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Outliers," Gladwell discusses the story of Joe Flom. What lesson does Gladwell intend to convey through Flom's story?
The importance of a high IQ in achieving success.
The significance of being born in a certain era and socio-economic background.
That perseverance is the only factor in achieving success.
That success is mostly a matter of luck.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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