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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What journey does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as being one of great influences of her childhood?
(a) the journey to Great Britain
(b) the journey to Washington, D.C.
(c) the journey to Italy
(d) the journey to France

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

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

4. What makes the inevitable and natural experience of death easier according to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) belief in God
(b) a strong family
(c) one's own inner calm
(d) good friends

5. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt choose to write a book?
(a) to gain political ground with her constituents
(b) to reach a greater number of people with her message
(c) to reach out to those in need
(d) to gain popularity as a writer

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is the most influential factor in her life?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is necessary to accept if one is to obtain self-knowledge?

3. What do many people fear in regards to the world at large?

4. What does a mature person take and evaluate in order to better themselves?

5. What is the name of Eleanor's teacher at a French school in England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe is the most essential thing for the continuance of an adult education?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about criticism?

3. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, why do women have an advantage over men?

4. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, why do most people fear self-knolwedge?

5. What is the second tip and example that Eleanor Roosevelt gives about using time wisely?

6. Who is Miss Hickok , what happens to her, and how does she cope?

7. What happens as a result of Eleanor Roosevelt lying about going to see "Tess of the U'rbervilles"?

8. As a timid child, how does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome most of her fears?

9. What does Eleanor Roosevelt feel there is a danger of when trying to change another person?

10. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is necessary to accept in oneself and in others in order to grow into a mature individual?

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