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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of book is "You Learn By Living"?
(a) an inspirational book
(b) a novel
(c) an educational book
(d) a historical narrative

2. What is essentially easier and more exhilarating than fear?
(a) success
(b) courage
(c) tenacity
(d) perseverance

3. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, how are most readjustments caused?
(a) by war or relocation
(b) by age and dying
(c) by adolescence and change
(d) by domestic dispute

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

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

6. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, when someone lets another person down, what is the best way to handle that situation?
(a) move on to a more positive conversation
(b) let the person know they let you down
(c) accept others shortcomings
(d) write a letter to the other person

7. What are the best years of a women's life?
(a) it varies by the individual
(b) a woman who is about to marry
(c) it depends on when a woman finds her true calling
(d) a woman who is raising children

8. What does self-knowledge require?
(a) heroics
(b) inner calm
(c) acceptance
(d) humility

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

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

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

12. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what must people acquire the ability to do?
(a) raise children who are independent
(b) cope with disaster
(c) learn new skills in adulthood
(d) adjust through old age

13. What instigated the writing of "You Learn By Living"?
(a) a response to criticism
(b) a response to letters
(c) a request by the President
(d) a response to the people's despair

14. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about defining the role of a mature person?
(a) it is nebulous
(b) it is always definite and unchanging
(c) it is different for every individual
(d) it is always in need of revision

15. Why does Eleanor require James to read in the midst of the family?
(a) James will learn if he likes to read
(b) James will learn to concentrate
(c) James will not bother others if he reads
(d) James will be able to share what he's read with others

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Eleanor's teacher, what must children do with the information they learn?

2. What is the most important thing for people to not neglect as they enter adulthood, and, throughout their life?

3. What must parents know about their children that will help their children dismantle their own fears and inhibitions?

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt offer to her readers instead of answers?

5. Who does Eleanor Roosevelt say has the ability to focus only on one thing at a time, and focus very well?

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