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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 2, Fear-the Great Enemy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is the best way people learn?
(a) through watching others fail
(b) by mentorship
(c) by rigorous challenges
(d) through their own mistakes

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

3. What play is Eleanor Roosevelt forbidden to attend?
(a) The Cherry Orchard
(b) Tess of of D'Urbervilles
(c) Much Ado About Nothing
(d) Antigone

4. How is one's philosophy best expressed?
(a) by the choices one makes
(b) by the obstacles thrown in their path
(c) by the circumstances set before them
(d) by the choices made by others

5. What kinds of experience must people learn from?
(a) marital and family experiences
(b) personal experiences
(c) professional experiences
(d) all of their experiences

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what are the most important ingredients in a child's education?

2. What must parents be free of in order to raise their children free of fear?

3. What is essentially easier and more exhilarating than fear?

4. Where does courage sometimes come from?

5. What conversational game does Ruth Bryan Rohde explain to Eleanor Roosevelt?

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