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Directions: Read each statement carefully and identify the behavioral pattern. Write the letter that
corresponds to your answer in the space provided before each number.
1. Meeting uncertainty with understanding means ________.
a. creating a vision and values for people.
b. being clear when communicating.
c. anticipating problems and taking advantage of opportunities.
2. To counteract volatility, one must ________.
a. devise goals to respond rapidly to change.
b. stay adaptable to changes.
c. know how to cope with changes by turning VUCA as an advantage.
3. Fighting ambiguity is ________.
a. anticipating threats and taking advantage of opportunities.
b. motivating others to develop skills and embrace creativity.
c. promoting collaboration and teamwork.
4. A complex world can be turned into an advantage by ________.
a. having a clear understanding of goals and vision.
b. reacting quickly to change.
c. having good communication with peers while promoting cooperation of members.
5. We live in a VUCA world where ambiguity makes us feel that _______.
a. the future is unpredictable.
b. we lack clarity for it is hard to know the root cause of the problem
c. change is violent and uncontrollable.

Directions: Read the poem and answer the following questions below. Answer each question in two
to three sentences.
Dream Deferred
Poem by Langston Hughes

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?
Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.
Or does it explode?
1. What does “Dream Deferred” mean? (3 points)
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2. Why does the author compare “Dream Deferred” to a heavy load that sags? (3 points)
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3. Why do think the lines in the poem ask questions? (3 points)
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4. What is your ultimate dream in life? (3 points)

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5. What will you do if your ultimate dream is put on hold because of some circumstances that
cannot be avoided? (3 points)
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