Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What are the two central traits of grit?

A) Growth mindset and genetic traits

B) Success and praise

C) Passion and perseverance

D) Assistance and purpose

2. How might the author advise a parent who wants to encourage their children to pursue their interests?

A) By creating rigorous training in perseverance

B) By cultivating a sense of moral duty

C) By facilitating interest and not forcing it upon them

D) By determining what is best for their children to pursue

3. Why might students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds have more difficulty developing grit?

A) They do not have supportive staff and teachers.

B) Families do not know how to instill grit in their children.

C) They do not have the prestigious connections of other students.

D) They tend to have fewer extracurricular opportunities.

4. What aspect of grit can help someone to overcome obstacles and attain goals?

A) Purpose

B) Intention

C) Skills

D) Perspective

5. Who would Duckworth identify as the best candidate for a company to hire?

A) Someone who has a lot of natural talent in the field

B) A person who has a knowledge of the work force

C) An applicant who is the most intelligent

D) Someone who is committed to extracurricular activities

6. According to Duckworth’s research, what leads to purpose?

A) Ingenuity and planning