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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Introduction - Chapter 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What well-known war correspondent's work did the radio program Brooks describes in Chapter 1 feature?
(a) Ernie Pyle.
(b) David Halberstam.
(c) David Mitchell.
(d) Carl Bernstein.

2. In Chapter 1, what does Brooks describe as the habit of a friend who works on self-improvement and who Brooks admires?
(a) His friend spends two hours each night exercising and reading the bible.
(b) His friend spends a few moments right before bed every night reviewing his mistakes of the day.
(c) His friend spends an hour each night calling everyone in his family for a quick chat.
(d) His friend spends an hour each night carefully cooking the next day's meals.

3. What happens to Perkins in 1939 that tests her resilience?
(a) Her mother dies.
(b) She is the subject of impeachment proceedings.
(c) She is fired.
(d) Her husband dies.

4. Kierkegaard once wrote that only the one who descends into the underworld does which of the following?
(a) Reaps the rewards.
(b) Redeems herself.
(c) Finds the light.
(d) Rescues the beloved.

5. What kind of illness did Perkins' husband suffer from?
(a) Cystic Fibrosis.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Depression and other mental health issues.
(d) Polio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Perkins' mother tell her as a young girl she should always wear?

2. What does Brooks say his book is about in his introduction?

3. Which important political figure did Perkins assist early in his career?

4. Who founded Hull House?

5. Harry Emerson Fosdick once wrote that the beginning of worth-while living involves a confrontation with whom?

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