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

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