Grit and Success Quiz

What is the central idea of the article?

• Intelligence is the best predictor of success in life.

• Grit may be just as important, if not more, than intelligence when it comes to long-term success.

• People with low intelligence cannot succeed in college.

• Only students from elite schools succeed in college.

Which sentence best supports the claim that grit is a stronger predictor of success than intelligence?

• We know how to measure intelligence in a matter of minutes.

• Duckworth has developed a test called the 'Grit Scale.'

• The grittiest students — not the smartest ones — had the highest GPAs.

• Grit is a particularly helpful trait when it comes to challenging experiences.

What is the author’s purpose in including quotes from Tenesha Villanueva and Donald Kamentz?

• To show that YES Prep has many financial issues.

• To highlight how school leaders measure grit.

• To provide real-world evidence of the challenges first-generation students face and how grit plays a role.

• To prove that college is too difficult for most students.

What language feature does the author use when quoting Duckworth’s definition of grit as “a marathon”?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

What does the phrase “gritting it out” suggest about students still in college after 6 years?

• They are academically behind.

• They are choosing to delay graduation.

• They are showing determination and perseverance despite obstacles.

• They are failing to prioritize their studies.

According to the article, which of the following is a noncognitive skill?

• Leadership

• Intelligence

• Grit

• Math ability

Why does Duckworth believe grit can be learned?

• Because extroversion and other traits have been proven to be genetic.

• Because intelligence is not measurable.

• Because human personality traits can change over time depending on experiences.

• Because college success guarantees personal growth.

Which evidence from the text supports the claim that grit helps students overcome college-related challenges?

• People get more or less extroverted over time.

• Setbacks don’t discourage me.

• It takes as much grit to get an associate’s degree as it does to get a Ph.D.

• The schools were founded to close the ‘achievement gap.’

What type of language does Duckworth use in her definition of grit to show long-term effort?

• Emotional appeal

• Scientific jargon

• Figurative language

• Formal diction

What is the significance of the research question “Which experiences do we give kids to get them in the direction of more grit and not less?”

• It shows that Duckworth wants to remove grit as a factor in school success.

• It reveals the author’s skepticism about grit.

• It highlights the practical goal of Duckworth’s research in education.

• It proves that all students lack grit in college.