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

Introduction-Chapter 6

Reading Check

1. Why is George on the Energy Bus?

2. What problem does George have that he is at a loss to solve?

3. Why must George ride the bus for two weeks?

4. Why does George decide to take the bus again, and why is he disappointed?

5. What problem does Joy have in her life?

6. What does Joy tell George he needs to learn?

7. What is the reaction of the passengers on the Energy Bus when George agrees to learn?

Short Answer

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

1. Why do you think George finds it so difficult to change his behavior?

2. Why does George feel he needs to fire his entire team?

Paired Resource

“Getting Stuck in the Negatives (And How to Get Unstuck)”

• This 10-minute TEDx Talk video explains the prevalence of negative thought and how to overcome it.
• Are people more prone to negative or positive thinking? How can positive thinking be improved? How is this related to the book’s theme of The Power of Positive Energy?

Chapters 7-11

Reading Check

1. What does Joy claim is the problem with blaming other people?

2.