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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. Who sent Brooks an email responding to a column he wrote that Brooks says explains the mythology of his book?
(a) A veterinarian named Dave Jolly.
(b) A former teacher of Brooks' named Selena Jeffries.
(c) A religious leader named Joel Jacobs.
(d) A writer named Emily Smith.

2. What did Ida Eisenhower forbid in her house?
(a) Singing and darts.
(b) Drinking and dancing.
(c) Exercising.
(d) Cursing.

3. What does Brooks say, in Chapter 3, is the most powerful way of fighting sin?
(a) Practicing what you preach.
(b) Going to church.
(c) Living in a sweet, loving way.
(d) Giving to charity.

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

5. Which well-known WWII general did Dwight Eisenhower serve under and have a low opinion of?
(a) General Douglas MacArthur.
(b) General George Marshall.
(c) General Michael Smith.
(d) General Gerald Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What well-known war correspondent's work did the radio program Brooks describes in Chapter 1 feature?

2. Who did Ida Eisenhower marry?

3. Who did Day have a child with?

4. What did Dwight Eisenhower warn Americans about in his farewell speech when he left the presidency?

5. What kind of illness did Perkins' husband suffer from?

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