XPLR Exploring Values 1 Lesson 6 Exam 26 Questions with Verified Answers
Which statement best summarizes what this story says about work? - CORRECT
... [Show More] ANSWER We should make an effort in our work, and take pride in our good work
What was (were) Nihabe's most prized possession(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER the baskets she worked so hard to create
Why were baskets important in the lives of Nihabe's family? - CORRECT ANSWER The baskets represented events and ideas important to the family
What did Albert do when the assembly line broke down? - CORRECT ANSWER He walked around to see what others were doing.
What character traits did Albert try to develop in his job? - CORRECT ANSWER dependability and a strong work ethic
Why did David think Albert's job was stupid? - CORRECT ANSWER It seemed like boring and tedious work.
Why was making money important to Albert? - CORRECT ANSWER He could save money and plan for his future.
How did Albert view his assembly line position? - CORRECT ANSWER important and fulfilling
What was the main reason the grandmother admired Albert? - CORRECT ANSWER He had a good work ethic.
What did the foreman of the assembly line do? - CORRECT ANSWER encouraged Albert to prepare for a possible promotion
How did Albert benefit from his job at the assembly line? - CORRECT ANSWER It encouraged a strong work ethic and pride in a job well done.
What did Lincoln feel was the most important reason to follow his suggestion? - CORRECT ANSWER It isn't good for a person to be idle.
According to Lincoln's letters, which statement below best describes Johnston's attitude toward work? - CORRECT ANSWER He didn't think he was paid enough.
What did Lincoln feel was Johnston's basic difficulty? - CORRECT ANSWER He had the bad habit of uselessly wasting time.
Based on this letter, what can we conclude about Lincoln's general attitude toward work? - CORRECT ANSWER It is extremely important that a person not be idle.
Why did Lincoln turn down Johnston's offer of the family farm as security on the loan? - CORRECT ANSWER Losing the farm would make Johnston's situation worse.
What does Zadoc mean when he says, "Man must earn his bread in the sweat of his brow, but some men sweat inside o' their heads an' some outside"? - CORRECT ANSWER Some do mental work, others do physical labor.
Why did Zadoc decide not to become a quarryman? - CORRECT ANSWER That type of work seemed unfulfilling.
Which statement best illustrates Zadoc's work ethic? - CORRECT ANSWER "I never dug no beds fer you. When I do work fer a man I do it to suit him, an' not to suit some other feller."
When did Zadoc get up in the mornings? - CORRECT ANSWER Early, so as not to waste sunlight
Which words in the poem indicate that a blacksmith's work is never really done? - CORRECT ANSWER "Week in, week out, from morn till night. . . ."
Which statement best reflects Longfellow's feelings about work? - CORRECT ANSWER We should respect all kinds of honest and willing labor.
According to the poem, why can the blacksmith face the world without hesitancy? - CORRECT ANSWER He's not in debt to anyone.
How should we interpret Edison's statement, "Accomplishing something provides the only real satisfaction in life"? - CORRECT ANSWER Satisfaction in life is achieved by thoughtful, purposeful, diligent effort.
Which of the following quotations best describes Edison's attitude about his work? - CORRECT ANSWER "We haven't failed. We now know a thousand things that won't work, so we're that much closer to finding what will."
Edison always kept a positive attitude, even under tough circumstances. - CORRECT ANSWER true [Show Less]