Which of the following best presents the author's definition of success?

achieving the goal you are trying to achieve

According to the author, which kind of books would be most helpful to those who want success?

guides for that person's area of focus

Which of the following is NOT a criticism the author has about the writers of Success books?

they encourage cheating and shortcuts

Which of the following words best indicates that the author's critical tone is also humorous?

"one or the other - which, it is not for me to say" (end)

The author uses the phrase "THE WEAKEST GO TO THE WALL" in order to do what?

mock the attitude of writers of Success books

The author makes his argument about Success books by

outlining the main flaws in this genre of writing

Based on this passage, we can safely assume the writer

prefers common sense to inspirational writing

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1
Which of the following best presents the author's definition of success?
being a good informative writer
becoming wealthy or achieving fame
achieving the goal you are trying to achieve
becoming a professional athlete
2
According to the author, which kind of books would be most helpful to those who want success?
motivational quotes and encouragements
autobiographies of successful people
guides for that person's area of focus
books of philosophy on that person's topic
3
Which of the following is NOT a criticism the author has about the writers of Success books?
they don't actually tell HOW to be successful
they are not successful, themselves
they encourage cheating and shortcuts
their definition of Success is too narrow
4
Which most completely summarizes the author's beliefs regarding books on Success?
they can not teach sucess
they are too emotional
they are overpriced
they are poorly-written
5
Why does the author call cheating a better method for achieving Success than these books give?
it is faster
it is more practical
it is cheaper
it is less difficult
6
Which of the following words best indicates that the author's critical tone is also humorous?
"ordinary sense of success in obtaining money..." (11)
"one or the other - which, it is not for me to say" (end)
"contain no kind of idea, and scarcely any verbal sense"(19)
"if he's a stockbroker, he may succeed as a stockbroker"(13)
7
The author uses the phrase "THE WEAKEST GO TO THE WALL" in order to do what?
mock the attitude of writers of Success books
confuse the reader by speaking from another perspective
emphasize the importance of the idea
surprise the reader by quoting a famous writer
8
Which of the following is NOT a way the author says one can become successful in any pursuit?
doing very good work
believing in themselves
being naturally the most talented
cheating/dishonesty
9
The author makes his argument about Success books by
providing a timeline of changes in Success writing
insulting Success writers rather than their writing
providing anecdotes of his own success
outlining the main flaws in this genre of writing
10
Based on this passage, we can safely assume the writer
prefers nonfiction to fiction writing
has never read a Success book
was once a Success book writer himself
prefers common sense to inspirational writing

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