IF by Rudyard Kipling
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How should you react to being hated?

  • Remain unaffected by hate (correct)
  • Hate yourself
  • Start hating others
  • Seek revenge

    • What should you do when all men doubt you?

  • Trust yourself (correct)
  • Distrust everyone
  • Give up on your dreams
  • Blame others

    • What does the text suggest about dreams?

  • Dream excessively
  • Make your dreams your sole focus
  • Don't dream at all
  • Balance dreams with reality (correct)

    • How should you treat Triumph and Disaster according to the text?

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    What does the text advise you to do when you lose in a risky situation?

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    Study Notes

    The Importance of Self-Control

    • Keep your head and calm when others around you are losing theirs and blaming you for their problems.
    • Trust yourself even when others doubt you, but also consider their doubts and be open to their perspectives.
    • Be patient and don't get tired of waiting, even when things are not going your way.

    Dealing with Adversity

    • Don't lie or deceive others, even when you're being lied about or hated.
    • Don't give in to hate or negative emotions, even when faced with adversity.
    • Stay humble and don't appear too good or wise, as this can lead to arrogance.

    Balancing Ambition and Humility

    • Dream and have goals, but don't let them control you.
    • Think and have ideas, but don't make them your sole purpose.
    • Treat success and failure equally, and don't let either one define you.

    Coping with Criticism and Failure

    • Be prepared to hear your own words twisted and used against you.
    • Be willing to rebuild and start again when things don't go as planned.
    • Don't brag about your successes or complain about your losses.

    Building Resilience

    • Take risks and gamble with your accomplishments, but be prepared to lose and start again.
    • Force yourself to be strong and courageous, even when it's difficult.
    • Develop resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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    A quiz based on the famous poem 'IF' by Rudyard Kipling. Test your knowledge of the verses and themes presented in this classic piece of literature.

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