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52 • Chapter 2

Take a moment to speculate as to what your strengths
might be. Choose three of the intelligences you feel you pos-
sess. Write them in the spaces below.

1.

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3.

The following sets of questions will help you to identify
your own intelligence strengths. Place a check next to each
sentence that describes you. Count the number of options
you checked for each set of characteristics listed for each in-
telligence and place that number in the Totals column.

Intelligence Indicators Totals
Naturalist ___ You notice patterns in nature.
ø ___ You know what the weather is supposed
to be like.
___ You know the names of many animals
and plants.
___ You recognize and classify minerals.
___ You know what the phase of the moon is.
Total: _____
Bodily-
Kinesthetic ___ You enjoy activities where you can
move about.
___ You seldom injure yourself while exercising.
___ You learn dance steps quickly.
___ You would rather make something than
read about it.
___ You love to play sports rather than watch
others play.
Total: _____