ESL 156 - Reading and Vocabulary V » Summer 2023 » Thrive Book Quiz

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Question #1
Arianna Huffington is the owner of what online magazine?
A.   The Thrive Post
B.   The Huffington Magazine
C.   Huffington Thrive Post
D.   The Huffington Post
Question #2
Arianna Huffington’s third metric of measuring success beyond by the conventional two metrics of money and power consists of four vital pillars. What are these pillars?
A.   well-being, wisdom, power, and giving.
B.   well-being, respect, wonder, and power.
C.   power, wisdom, money, and thriving.
D.   well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving.
Question #3
Describing her 2007 wake-up call, Arianna writes that while she was on the cover of magazines and had been named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine, she was working eighteen hours a day, seven days a week, and definitely not thriving. What was this wake-up call for Arianna?
A.   She had a heart attack
B.   She painted at her desk
C.   She collapsed due to stress
D.   She threw up and had insomnia
Question #4
Citing numerous scientific studies about the harmful effects of sleep deprivation, Thrive offers readers a variety of ways to improve sleep habits, including:
A.   turning off all your devices
B.   turning off all your devices and gently escorting them out of your bedroom
C.   turning off all your devices and watching television
D.   turning off all your devices and gently resting them by your bedside
Question #5
Arianna describes a range of approaches to meditation, from the secular to the spiritual. Ultimately, she writes, “The point is to find some regular activity that trains the mind to be still, fully present, and connected with yourself.” What does she recommend doing in Step 3 of her "12 Steps to Thrive"?
A.   meditate 10+ minutes a day
B.   meditate before bedtime
C.   meditate in the morning
D.   meditate 5+ minutes a day
Question #6
According to Arianna, the happiest people are the most ________ people:
A.   reflective
B.   powerful
C.   giving
D.   well-intended
Question #7
Thrive takes on the myth that we must choose between a successful career and a well-rounded life of well-being. In fact, as the book shows, Third Metric tools and practices can enhance our success at work. What are the two metrics before the "third metric" according to Arianna?
A.   money and influent
B.   power and influence
C.   money and respect
D.   power and money
Question #8
Paying homage to her heritage, Arianna often shares sage advice from philosophers and storytellers. Where is Arianna originally from?
A.   England
B.   Italy
C.   New York
D.   Greece
Question #9
Arianna has great respect for a particular CEO. Who is this role-model?
A.   Shawn Achor - Happiness Expert
B.   The CEO of Aetna
C.   Kobe Bryant - Basketball Player
D.   The CEO of Facebook
Question #10
In the "Brain Maintenance" video, Huffington lists the ideas she believes will improve your life and help you thrive? She mentions 4 main habits to change:
A.   sleep, meditation, good food, giving back
B.   giving back, happiness, unwind rituals, unplug devices
C.   sleep, meditation, upwind rituals, plug in devices
D.   sleep, meditation, unwind rituals, unplug devices
Question #11
In Thrive, Huffington shares everything she’s learned about true fulfillment since. This book will help you balance your ambition to keep you from burning yourself out on your path to success. What are 3 lessons that will show you what it means to truly thrive according to the author?
A.   Update your definition of success, Look inside yourself for true wisdom, Quit checking your smartphone all the time
B.   Avoid money and power and sleep more!
C.   Define success, seek true wisdom, check your smartphone
D.   Add sleep and meditation and turn off devices to your daily routine
Question #12
According to the video with Kobe Bryant, what does he do every day to be successful and thrive?
A.   Practice basketball
B.   Meditate
C.   Workout
D.   Sleep more
Question #13
Shawn Achor is an American happiness researcher, author, and speaker known for his advocacy of positive psychology. What were the 2 positive steps that Shawn took to pull him out of depression?
A.   A half workout and meditation
B.   A gratitude journal and meditation
C.   A gratitude journal and movement
D.   A full workout at the gym and giving back
Question #14
Arianna Huffington has an Online "Thrive" Course that you can take or give as a Gift! Who offers this course by Huffington?
A.   Thrive Global
B.   AriannaHuffington.com
C.   The Huffington Post
D.   Oprah OWN Lifeclasses
Question #15
There’s another way that Arianna Huffington, the founder of the Huffington Post, has turned to tackle work-life issues, ______ is a media platform that seeks to improve both well-being and performance.
A.   Huffington Global
B.   Arianna Global
C.   Thrive Global
D.   The Huffington Post

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