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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What languages does Eleanor Roosevelt study as a small child?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt claim is inevitable?

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

5. What will a mature person avoid because it is useless in terms of self-improvement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the moral behind the chapter on fear?

2. in what way does Eleanor Roosevelt revise her definition of maturity?

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

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

5. Why type of book is "You Learn by Living" and who is it the author?

6. What does Laura say to her nieces and nephews who come to visit about arriving late and having no time?

7. What does Eleanor Roosevelt feel is needed in addition to a book education?

8. What is so important about imagination, especially in regards to children?

9. Describe the anecdote that illustrates overcoming fear through self-discipline?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor Roosevelt talks about learning to be a public servant and how important it is for a public servant to have a love for the people. Choose 3 major political figures that loved the people, and were then, in turn, adored and revered by the people because of their deep humanitarianism. Examples include Eva Peron, John F Kennedy, Nelson Mandela. How does this type of love strengthen a nation? How does this type of love inspire a nation? How can this inspiration lead to growth, change, and prosperity? Include evidence in your essay and specific biographical and historical examples.

Essay Topic 2

Elanor Roosevelt strives to offer guideposts to steer others away from pitfalls and mistakes but considers that it may only be possible for someone to learn life lessons through their own mistakes. To what extent is this belief true? To what extent is this belief false? Use 2 examples from your own life and 1 example from a historical life and compare and contrast the possibilities. Do you really have to fail or succeed in order to truly learn and make a change?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor Roosevelt often discusses how to raise children in her book. She gives advice on decision making, independence, education, and happiness. Write an essay evaluating the advice that Eleanor Roosevelt gives regarding children and how they should be raised. Contrast this with at least one educational leader, such as Maria Montessori, Booker T. Washington, or the public school system's philosophy of childrearing. Be sure to discuss 3 main topics within the body of the essay. These topics can include reading skills, standardized testing, art in education, development of self-confidence, career planning, etc.

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