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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 6, Learning to be Useful.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's book does Eleanor Roosevelt accidentally tear a page in and is overwhelmed at the thought of displeasing them?
(a) her child's book
(b) her husband's book
(c) her aunt's book
(d) her grandmother's book

2. What do Eleanor Roosevelt's children think of her friends?
(a) they find them interesting
(b) they find them thrilling
(c) they find them boring
(d) they find them too old to relate to

3. What historical people does Eleanor Roosevelt compare the modern world to in regards to describing the irrationality of fear?
(a) the courage of the Native Americans
(b) the courage of the Founding Fathers
(c) the courage of the First Explorers
(d) the courage of the Pilgrims

4. What languages does Eleanor Roosevelt study as a small child?
(a) Latin and French
(b) German and Latin
(c) Latin and Spanish
(d) Russian and French

5. How does keeping up with one's interests as well as one's joys in life affect the life of a child, according to Ms. Roosevelt?
(a) it teaches the child to be patient
(b) it teaches the child independence
(c) it teaches the child joy
(d) it teaches the child to respect his/her parents

Short Answer Questions

1. What are many people afraid to use in their own lives that might truly benefit them and their personal dreams?

2. What does Ms. Roosevelt say is more important than experience, especially in children?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt consider essential to keeping people feeling alive?

4. Where does Harry Belafonte perform in order to be useful and bring love and respect to the world?

5. What two types of trips does Eleanor Roosevelt make?

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