WorksheetsQUIZ 18 Why I'm Tired of Grit
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 18mins
According to the author, what is the main problem with the concept of 'grit'?
It oversimplifies the topic of achievement
It ignores the importance of innate abilities
It attempts to equate unequals as equals
All of the above
Which band became a household name while the other became a mere asterisk in the British Invasion?
Rory Storm and the Hurricanes
The Beatles
Both bands achieved equal success
None of the above
What does the author believe distinguishes the Beatles from Rory Storm and the Hurricanes?
The Beatles had innate musical genius
The Beatles practiced more hours
Rory Storm and the Hurricanes lacked grit
Both A and C
What does the author mean by 'grit'?
The ability to rise up after failure
The mindset of practicing for 10,000 hours
The determination to succeed
All of the above
What factors does the concept of 'grit' dismiss according to the author?
The context of the learning process
The degree of interest in the topic under study
Life circumstances that affect achievement
All of the above
What role does genetics and innate abilities play according to the author?
They are the main determinants of success
They have no impact on achievement
They are important but often overlooked
They are irrelevant in the discussion of 'grit'
What did Thomas Jefferson propose in terms of education for gifted and advanced students?
Separate education for the most intelligent students
Equal treatment for all students regardless of ability
No special education for gifted students
None of the above
What does the author predict about the inclusion of 'grit' in educational assessments?
It will lead to equal abilities among all students
It will improve the academic performance of all students
Some students will still be smarter and more talented
None of the above
What is the title of Malcolm Gladwell's book that promotes the concept of 'grit'?
The Little Engine That Could
Outliers: The Story of Success
Dumbing Down America: The War on Our Nation's Brightest Young Minds
None of the above
What is the name of the band that had an opening act for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Who
None of the above
What does the author believe is the biggest driver of achievement according to Malcolm Gladwell?
Innate talents and abilities
Practice, practice, practice
Context of the learning process
Life circumstances
What does the author believe is the problem with the concept of 'grit'?
It oversimplifies the topic of achievement
It ignores the importance of innate abilities
It attempts to equate unequals as equals
All of the above
What does the author believe is the main determinant of success?
Practice and hard work
Innate talents and abilities
Life circumstances
Interest in the topic under study
What does the author believe is the problem with the concept of 'grit'?
It oversimplifies the topic of achievement
It ignores the importance of innate abilities
It attempts to equate unequals as equals
All of the above
What does the author believe is the main determinant of success?
Practice and hard work
Innate talents and abilities
Life circumstances
Interest in the topic under study
Write a rhetorical summary of the 2016 article "Why I'm tired of Grit" by James R. Delisle.
