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

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

3. Harry Emerson Fosdick once wrote that the beginning of worth-while living involves a confrontation with whom?
(a) Our friends.
(b) Ourselves.
(c) Our parents.
(d) Our Gods.

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

5. 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 an hour each night calling everyone in his family for a quick chat.
(b) His friend spends an hour each night carefully cooking the next day's meals.
(c) His friend spends a few moments right before bed every night reviewing his mistakes of the day.
(d) His friend spends two hours each night exercising and reading the bible.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wrote a book about his experiences as a concentration camp prisoner during WWII?

3. Which president's wife used to caution him about using the word "I" in his speeches too often?

4. Who was Frances Perkins married to?

5. What significant federal program was Perkins an advocate for?

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