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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 1, Learning to Live.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing that no human being can avoid, according to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) being uncertain about life
(b) making mistakes
(c) achieving their dreams
(d) relying on the kindness of others

2. What kind of advice does Eleanor Roosevelt offer to her readers?
(a) self-improvement advice
(b) humanitarian advice
(c) solution-seeking advice
(d) challenging advice

3. According to Eleanor's teacher, what must children do with the information they learn?
(a) they must never forget it
(b) they must immerse themselves in it
(c) they must use it as a building block
(d) the must relate to it

4. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's aunt, Mrs. Cowles, more unique than most adults?
(a) she's deaf
(b) she's privleged
(c) she listens
(d) she's sure of herself

5. How did Eleanor Roosevelt train her memory as young child?
(a) she memorized the Old Testament in Flemish
(b) she memorized the Old Testament in French
(c) she memorized the New Testament in German
(d) she memorized the New Testament in French

Short Answer Questions

1. What is every individual responsible for?

2. What does "You Learn By Living" ultimately provide for the reader?

3. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt choose to write a book?

4. What journey does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as being one of great influences of her childhood?

5. What type of book is "You Learn By Living"?

(see the answer key)

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