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

2. Who was Frances Perkins married to?
(a) Paul Wilson.
(b) James Jordan.
(c) Franklin Smith.
(d) Sinclair Lewis.

3. In Chapter 1, Brooks writes that the struggle against the weakness in yourself is never which of the following?
(a) A solitary struggle.
(b) An easy struggle.
(c) A worthwhile struggle.
(d) A paid struggle.

4. What university did Perkins teach at towards the end of her life?
(a) Cornell.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Ohio State.
(d) Florida State.

5. Who wrote a book about his experiences as a concentration camp prisoner during WWII?
(a) Alan Wisel.
(b) Rabbi Jacob Bateman.
(c) Viktor Frankl.
(d) Rose Henderberg.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Perkins name her daughter?

3. Who sent Brooks an email responding to a column he wrote that Brooks says explains the mythology of his book?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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