Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the theme of the parable in Who Moved My Cheese?

A) Resistance to change is a natural part of life.

B) Keep pursuing things even if you have enough for now.

C) Change is inevitable and should be embraced.

D) Maintain a certain amount of comfort to have a good life.

2. Why do you think the little people are named Hem and Haw?

A) It describes their character attributes in pursuit of wealth.

B) It symbolizes their character growth in the parable.

C) It represents their process of making choices.

D) The author’s choice of names is easy to remember.

3. What role does fear play in changing environments?

A) It serves as an obstacle in pursuit of a goal.

B) It motivates people to act.

C) It is a catalyst for change.

D) It creates conflict between people.

4. What is the symbolic meaning of cheese in the story?

A) It stands for the pursuit of happiness and comfort.

B) It represents financial gain.

C) It is a symbol of goals in business.

D) It represents the attainment of goals.

5. What is Sniff’s role in the story of Who Moved My Cheese?

A) He quickly sets out to solve the missing cheese problem.

B) He refuses to move and give in to change.

C) He identifies the need for change.

D) He resists change at first but eventually embraces it.

6. What will most likely happen to a company that refuses to embrace technological advances?

A) It will continue to conduct business as usual.

B) It might miss opportunities and fall behind other businesses.

C) It might thrive by finding better ways to use existing technologies.

D) It will become a leading company in the industry.

7. Why does the author make mice the heroes of the story?

A) Humans are not as adept or as smart as mice are.

B) People are far more willing to live comfortably than mice.

C) Mice naturally embrace simplicity when adapting to change.

D) Mice have superior survival instincts to humans’.

8. What does Hem represent in the book’s parable?

A) Someone who is resistant but eventually adapts to change

B) Someone who refuses to accept change

C) Someone who gives up on their life goals

D) Someone who will not make decisions

9. What role does persistence play in Who Moved My Cheese?

A) It is important for overcoming obstacles.

B) Persistence prevents people from changing.

C) It creates conflict between those who wish to change and those who don’t.

D) Persistence prevents people from ever failing.

10. How do emotions get in the way of Seeking Out Simple Solutions?

A) They prevent people from identifying the problem.

B) They cause confusion about the ultimate goal.

C) They create fights between people.

D) They can create resentment that prevents action.

11. What is the difference between a reactive and proactive approach to change?

A) A proactive approach waits until change occurs elsewhere before acting.

B) A reactive approach takes a passive stance and acts when it’s too late.

C) A proactive approach waits for colleagues to act before following.

D) A reactive approach means acting at the first sign of change.

12. What does the author suggest might be a consequence of not embracing change?

A) Increased stubbornness

B) A growth mindset

C) Missed opportunities

D) Financial well-being

13. Blockbuster refused to take their company to a digital platform when the co-founder of Netflix made them an offer. How would you describe Blockbuster’s approach?

A) Proactive

B) Reactive

C) Placating

D) Nonexistent

14. Which character in the parable might represent a person in a company who quickly accepts and begins to alter practices based on change?

A) Hem

B) Haw

C) Sniff

D) Scurry

15. Why does the author present his approach to change in the form of a parable?

A) To approach change in a way that doesn’t arouse defensiveness

B) To make the book relatable to readers

C) To provide an approach to change that is unique

D) To simplify difficult concepts in the book

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. What is the main lesson the author wants readers to take away from the book?

2. What is the significance of the title Who Moved My Cheese?