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

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is the most influential factor in her life?
(a) an avid desire to experience all she could deeply
(b) a drive to affect change on a political level
(c) a desire to be the best
(d) an incessant determination to achieve

3. What is Eleanor Roosevelt terrified of as a young woman, but is forced to treat during World War I?
(a) insanity
(b) polio
(c) small pox
(d) influenza

4. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what are the most important ingredients in a child's education?
(a) curiosity, challenge, danger, and fortitude
(b) curiosity, interest, imagination, and a sense of adventure
(c) curiosity, strength, trust, and resilience
(d) curiosity, fortitude, prudence, and cunning

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "You Learn By Living"?

3. What is the name of the people who throw the dinner party in which Eleanor makes an unsuccessful attempt at playing her newly learned conversational game?

4. What is overcoming one's fears considered, if looked at it positively?

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

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