Comprehension Quiz: The League of Extraordinary Losers

What is the main message conveyed in the article "The League of Extraordinary Losers"?

• Success comes from never making mistakes.

• Failure is an important part of achieving success.

• Only talented people succeed without effort.

• Success is based on luck alone.

According to the article, how many times did Michael Jordan miss the game-winning basket for his team?

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 26 times

• 40 times

Which famous author is mentioned as having been turned down by a dozen publishers?

• Stephen King

• J.K. Rowling

• Mark Twain

• Suzanne Collins

What did Michael Jordan say about his failures?

• I never fail, I only win.

• I've failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.

• Success is easy if you try hard enough.

• Failure means you should give up.

Based on the article, what can be inferred about the relationship between failure and success?

• Failure should be avoided at all costs to succeed.

• Experiencing failure can be a crucial step toward achieving success.

• Success is unrelated to failure.

• Only people who never fail become successful.

Why did Michael Jordan not make the varsity basketball team as a high school sophomore?

• He was injured.

• He did not try out.

• He was not selected for the team.

• He chose to play another sport.

How did Michael Jordan respond to his early failures in basketball?

• He quit playing basketball.

• He worked hard on the JV team and kept improving.

• He switched to another sport.

• He blamed his teammates.

What does the article suggest is a common misconception about failure?

• Failure should always be avoided at all costs.

• Failure is a key ingredient to success.

• Only celebrities experience failure.

• Failure is never beneficial.

According to psychologist Madeline Levine, what should people focus on instead of failure?

• The mistakes they made

• The opportunity it presents

• The people who succeed

• The fear of failing

Which of the following best describes the term "counterintuitive" as used in the article?

• Something that is easy to understand

• Something that goes against common sense

• Something that is always correct

• Something that is widely accepted