95 pages 3 hours read

Angela Duckworth

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. C (Various chapters)

2. C (Various chapters)

3. D (Part 3, Chapter 11)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. D (Various chapters)

6. B (Various chapters)

7. A (Various chapters)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. B (Various chapters)

10. D (Various chapters)

11. A (Various chapters)

12. D (Various chapters)

13. C (Various chapters)

14. A (Various chapters)

15. B (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Though having a sense of purpose helps people to develop grit, sometimes people will abandon their goals when met with adversity. The author points to practice as being one aspect of grit that can be uncomfortable. The author suggests that people should look to their goal often to push through the hard times that may arise when pursuing their passions. (Various chapters)

2. Hope provides individuals with the correct attitude to continuously pursue goals and stretch themselves to new lengths. Hope helps people to persevere through adversity. (Various chapters)