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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 4, The Difficult Art of Maturity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first piece of advice Eleanor Roosevelt has on how to use time wisely?
(a) be present in the moment
(b) compile tasks together
(c) retain an inner calm
(d) do not multitask

2. What condition is the worst stumbling block for most people?
(a) anxiety
(b) loneliness
(c) depression
(d) fear

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt encourage her readers to take into consideration when they weight the content of her book?
(a) that one method is the best solution for learning
(b) that one method is how she became successful
(c) that one method does not work for everyone
(d) that one method can be limiting

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt consider essential to keeping people feeling alive?
(a) growth
(b) adventure
(c) passion
(d) prosperity

5. 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 desire to be the best
(c) an incessant determination to achieve
(d) a drive to affect change on a political level

Short Answer Questions

1. What historical people does Eleanor Roosevelt compare the modern world to in regards to describing the irrationality of fear?

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

3. What does Eleanor do in order to attend the play in which she is forbidden to see?

4. What kind of fears do more harm?

5. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what does meeting and overcoming an impossible situation teach people?

(see the answer key)

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