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The Pursuit of Happyness

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: Chris Gardner shows a strong work ethic throughout the movie.

a)

False

b)

True

2.

What soft skill is most displayed by Chris Gardner in the movie?

a)

Resilience

b)

Problem-solving

c)

Empathy

d)

Communication skills

3.

Chris Gardner worked as

a)

a doctor

b)

stockbroker

c)

teacher

4.

True or False: Communication skills are not important in the world of work according to the movie.

a)

False

b)

True

5.

To work in the stock market, Chris needs to be good at

a)

cooking

b)

singing

c)

numbers and people

d)

all the others

6.

The internship Chris takes is a paid position.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

How does Chris Gardner adapt to changing circumstances in the movie?

a)

By ignoring his goals and settling for less

b)

By blaming others for his circumstances

c)

By giving up easily and losing hope

d)

By remaining resilient

8.

Chris Gardner's success is only based on his hard skills.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

What soft skill does Chris Gardner possess that helps him in his pursuit of happiness?

a)

Time management

b)

Problem-solving

c)

Negotiation skills

d)

Public speaking

10.

What does the movie teach us about work?

a)

It's easy to get a good job.

b)

Hard work and soft skills can help you succeed.

11.

The movie is based on a true story.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What theme is most dominant in the movie?

a)

Friendship

b)

Adventure

c)

Love

d)

The struggle for success

13.

Being able to stay positive under pressure is a soft skill.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What is Chris Gardner’s profession at the beginning of the movie?

a)

Teacher

b)

Lawyer

c)

Salesman

d)

Taxi Driver

15.

Why is it difficult for Chris to sell the scanners?

a)

He doesn't understand the product

b)

They are expensive and not very different from regular X-ray machines

c)

They are ugly

d)

They are illegal

16.

What does Chris say is the key to success in his job interview?

a)

Being honest

b)

Dressing well

c)

Working hard

d)

Being lucky

17.

The movie demonstrates that soft skills, such as communication and resilience, are just as important as technical skills.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Being organized and making calls quickly helped Chris perform better at work.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which challenge does Chris face during the internship?

a)

Competition with other interns and doing favors

b)

Not having a university degree

c)

Laziness

d)

Not having a shoe

20.

What message does the movie give about work and determination?

a)

Only rich people can succeed

b)

You need luck to succeed

c)

Hard work and persistence can lead to success

d)

Success comes easily