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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 3 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What terms does Brooks use to describe a life of humility versus a life of egotism in Chapter 1?
(a) Big Me and Little Me.
(b) Big river and Little River.
(c) Big Life and Little Life.
(d) Big Lies and Little Lies.

2. In Chapter 3, Eisenhower is quoted as saying he tried to remember to rely on planning, but to also do which of the following?
(a) Have at least three Plan Bs.
(b) Always have the best people around you.
(c) Follow the commands of your superiors.
(d) Never trust plans.

3. How many times was Day arrested?
(a) Four times.
(b) Dozens of times.
(c) Eight times.
(d) Twice.

4. What did Ida Eisenhower do after losing a son named Paul?
(a) Became even more loving and caring to her other children.
(b) Had a nervous breakdown.
(c) Left the family.
(d) Joined a religious group that would later evolve into the Jehovah's Witnesses.

5. Who did Ida Eisenhower marry?
(a) James.
(b) David.
(c) Laurence.
(d) John.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brooks quotes writer Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn as saying the line separating good and evil passes through what place?

2. What is one characteristic that people who are calm and centered in their lives exhibit, according to Brooks in the Introduction?

3. What radio program inspired Brooks to write the book?

4. What did Perkins' daughter once do as an adult that embarrassed Perkins?

5. In the Introduction, how does Brooks say people of great virtue make other people feel?

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