English 1C » Summer 2019 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
According to Chaffee...Which of the following is described as "an activity that is crucial for living in a meaningful way"?
A.   Thinking
B.   Making decisions
C.   Roadmapping
D.   Being creative
Question #2
"Carefully exploring the thinking process to clarify our understanding and make more intelligent decisions" is the definition of what key term?
A.   Thinking critically
B.   Thinking creatively
C.   Making decisions
D.   Reflecting
Question #3
According to Chaffee...What are the two processes necessary in order to become a more "educated thinker"?
A.   Making long term goals and making short term goals
B.   Working hard and being creative
C.   Being open and critical to new ideas
D.   Thinking critically and thinking creatively
Question #4
Please finish the following quote:"The unexamined life..."
A.   is senseless
B.   is not worth living
C.   is very difficult
Question #5
In order to discover a goal, what question does Chaffee suggest that readers should ask themselves?
A.   Is this possible?
B.   How?
C.   Is this the best decision?
D.   Why?
Question #6
In the excerpt from The Autobiography of Malcolm X, what was Malcolm X trying to learn?
A.   About religious doctrine
B.   How to read
C.   How to make friends
D.   How to give a speech
Question #7
Which of the following is not part of Chafee's decision making method?
A.   Select which decision will help you reach a goal
B.   Gather all relevant information, evaluate pros and cons
C.   Implement a plan of action, monitor results, adjust as necessary
D.   Consider all the possible choices
Question #8
According to Chaffee...What is the biggest threat to creativity?
A.   VOC
B.   Other people
C.   Societal norms
D.   Competition
Question #9
In order to identify an appropriate long-term goal, Chaffee suggests that it's important to...
A.   Develop and understanding of the conditions you live in
B.   Focus on the present
C.   Make sacrifices
D.   Develop an in-depth understanding of yourself
Question #10
Which of the following is not one of the "four productive strategies" for supporting creativity?
A.   Establish a creative environment
B.   Reflecting on your creative development
C.   Understand and trust the creative process
D.   Make creativity a priority

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