Question 1 Part A

What advice would the poet of "If" most likely give about responding to harsh criticism?

One should defend oneself against any form of criticism.

One should respond to criticism by finding fault in those who criticize.

One should consider criticism but also respect oneself.

One should find humor in criticism that comes from others.
Question 2
Part B

Which evidence from the poem best supports the answer in Part A?

"If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue"

"If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, / But make allowance for their doubting too"

"If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim"

"If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run—"