WorksheetsThe Work You Do, the Person You Are
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Who is the Narrator in "The Work You Do, the Person You Are?
Toni Monk
Maya Angelou
Toni Morrison
Tiffany Morrison
The narrator's job allows her to have
Her dream car
A new apartment
Financial independence
Less time to watch movies
What is the relationship of "She" and the narrator?
Her mother
Her friend
Her boss
What happened when the narrator got better at cleaning "Her" house?
She was given clothes
Her pay increased
She was given more work to do
Everything stayed the same
Why didn't the narrator want to quit?
She would lose the freedom the dollar gave her
She loved her boss
Her father would be upset
Her parents depended on her income
The father holds the following attitude:
No one should work for the upper class
Children should not work
Work and home should be separated
In the context of the passage, the author’s tone can best be described as
nostalgic and reflective
critical and dismissive
neutral and objective
humorous and lighthearted
The phrase “the dignity of work” in the passage most likely refers to
the societal value placed on employment.
the respect gained from high-paying jobs.
the intrinsic value of doing a task well, regardless of its status.
the importance of advancing one's career.
Which choice best supports the idea that the author believes work has a transformative power?
"It wasn’t the job that made her extraordinary; it was how she did it."
"She took pride in her work and refused to be diminished by its difficulty."
"I learned from her that excellence is a habit."
"There was no expectation of reward, only the satisfaction of a job well done."
As used in the text, the word “extraordinary” most nearly means
remarkable in its simplicity.
exceptional or out of the ordinary.
beyond what is necessary or expected.
unusually complicated or intricate.
Which statement best describes the central idea of the passage?
Social status is determined by the type of work one does.
The quality of a person’s character is revealed in how they approach their work.
Hard work guarantees success and recognition.
Success in life depends on the nature of one’s employment.
The author uses anecdotes primarily to
provide a historical overview of attitudes toward work.
illustrate the personal significance of her experiences.
highlight the challenges faced by workers in different industries.
argue for policy changes to improve working conditions.
What is the effect of the repetition of the phrase “It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it”?
It emphasizes the importance of career choices.
It underscores the significance of dignity and effort in all tasks.
Which choice provides the best evidence for the author’s view on how work shapes identity?
She made even the most menial tasks seem important.
Work done with integrity, no matter how humble, is its own reward.
The quality of her work spoke volumes about her character.
I never realized how much I learned from watching her until years later.
Which statement best captures the author’s purpose in writing this essay?
To advocate for increased recognition of undervalued professions.
To reflect on the moral and ethical aspects of work.
To encourage readers to pursue jobs that align with their passions.
To share personal experiences as a way of inspiring self-reflection.
