Susan Cain, Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic?

Shyness: Evolutionary Tactic?

Susan Cain 

READING COMPREHENSION QUIZ

Take the quiz below to check your comprehension of the reading selection:

Question 5.3

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 5.4

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 5.5

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 5.6

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 5.7

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Correct.
Incorrect. The answer is C.

READING SUMMARY

Question 5.8

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Below is an example summary of this reading selection: Cain explains how introverts and shy people are often treated for social anxiety disorder to make them more extroverted and less anxious rather than allowing them to embrace the benefits of their personalities. These traits are preferable in some situations, such as in creative fields or when listening is important. Your summary will differ from this one in the way it is written, but it should include roughly the same information.

VOCABULARY QUIZ

Explain the meaning of each of the following words as it is used in the reading:

Question 5.9

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Insinuation means suggestion or implication.

Question 5.10

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Meek means docile or humble.

Question 5.11

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Buoyant means upbeat or jaunty.