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.   Huffington Thrive Post
B.   The Huffington Magazine
C.   The Huffington Post
D.   The Thrive 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.   well-being, wisdom, wonder, and giving.
D.   power, wisdom, money, and thriving.
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 collapsed due to stress
B.   She painted at her desk
C.   She threw up and had insomnia
D.   She had a heart attack
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 and gently escorting them out of your bedroom
B.   turning off all your devices and gently resting them by your bedside
C.   turning off all your devices
D.   turning off all your devices and watching television
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 before bedtime
B.   meditate 10+ minutes a day
C.   meditate in the morning
D.   meditate 5+ minutes a day
Question #6
According to Arianna, the happiest people are the most ________ people:
A.   giving
B.   reflective
C.   well-intended
D.   powerful
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.   power and money
B.   money and influent
C.   power and influence
D.   money and respect
Question #8
Paying homage to her heritage, Arianna often shares sage advice from philosophers and storytellers. Where is Arianna originally from?
A.   England
B.   Greece
C.   Italy
D.   New York
Question #9
Arianna has great respect for a particular CEO. Who is this role-model?
A.   The CEO of Aetna
B.   The CEO of Facebook
C.   Shawn Achor - Happiness Expert
D.   Kobe Bryant - Basketball Player
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, unwind rituals, unplug devices
B.   sleep, meditation, upwind rituals, plug in devices
C.   sleep, meditation, good food, giving back
D.   giving back, happiness, 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.   Add sleep and meditation and turn off devices to your daily routine
D.   Define success, seek true wisdom, check your smartphone
Question #12
According to the video with Kobe Bryant, what does he do every day to be successful and thrive?
A.   Sleep more
B.   Workout
C.   Practice basketball
D.   Meditate
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 full workout at the gym and giving back
B.   A gratitude journal and movement
C.   A gratitude journal and meditation
D.   A half workout and meditation
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.   Oprah OWN Lifeclasses
B.   The Huffington Post
C.   AriannaHuffington.com
D.   Thrive Global
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.   Thrive Global
B.   The Huffington Post
C.   Arianna Global
D.   Huffington Global

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