WorksheetsWith Friends Like These... by Dorothy Rowe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
According to the author, our interpretation of the world is shaped by
a)
education.
b)
friends.
c)
emotions.
d)
experiences.
2.
When the author uses the word "constructions", he is referring to our brain's ability to
a)
build our conscious and unconscious mind.
b)
create a view of ourselves from our own explanations.
c)
make activities seem more interesting.
d)
test our reactions to conscious and unconscious situations.
3.
A key idea of the text is that friends are important because they
a)
are a source of our entertainment.
b)
defend us against criticism.
c)
agree with all our opinions.
d)
confirm our perception of reality.
4.
According to the author, we feel positive emotions when we
a)
achieve a goal.
b)
get something that someone else has.
c)
feel secure in our selves.
d)
overcome obstacles to our well-being.
5.
The incident of the husband stealing his wife's savings supports the author’s point that
a)
the actions of our friends can destroy our understanding of who we are.
b)
we are most invalidated by unexpected events.
c)
people need to choose their relationships with care.
d)
life is full of ups and downs.
6.
Which is a valid cause-and-effect relationship based on details in the text?
a)
Being isolated from others leads to a sharper assessment of reality.
b)
A change in one friend leads to positive change in others.
c)
Accepting challenges enables most people to feel safe.
d)
Self-confidence results in easier acceptance of change.
7.
According to the author, a true friend is one who
a)
has known us for a long time.
b)
stays the same.
c)
accepts and supports us.
d)
never argues with us.
8.
To validate something is to
a)
order its parts.
b)
question its truth.
c)
deny its existence.
d)
confirm its value.
9.
Another word for assess is
a)
evaluate.
b)
reject.
c)
add.
d)
save.
10.
What does derive mean?
a)
show ambition.
b)
take from.
c)
make fun of.
d)
present.
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