How to Win Friends and Influence People

Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Introduction-Part 1

Reading Check

1. According to the book, what can 85% of financial success be attributed to?

2. What does everyone feel the desire to be?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What are the outcomes of people using the book’s techniques?

2. Why didn’t Lincoln send his scathing letter to Meade?

3. What does the author advise regarding criticism?

4. What advice does the author give to those who wish to get something they want from someone else?

5. What is the difference between flattery and appreciation?

6. Why is empathy important when attempting to influence others?

Paired Resource

“5 Tips for Giving Effective Feedback to Your Team”

• This article offers tips for providing feedback to others and connects to the theme The Power of Appreciation.
• What is the difference between constructive feedback and criticism? What should the intention behind constructive criticism be? What is the value of positive reinforcement in giving feedback?      

Part 2

Reading Check

1. To what does the author compare people who easily make friends?

2. What is the most popular word in phone conversations?

3.