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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 former teacher of Brooks' named Selena Jeffries.
(b) A writer named Emily Smith.
(c) A religious leader named Joel Jacobs.
(d) A veterinarian named Dave Jolly.

2. What kind of literature had a great impact on Day's thinking early in her adulthood?
(a) Greek.
(b) Russian.
(c) Italian.
(d) British.

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

4. What does Brooks say his book is about in his introduction?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Job.
(c) Adam II.
(d) Careers.

5. What was the nickname of the son Dwight Eisenhower lost to premature death?
(a) Dave.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Sport.
(d) Icky.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 2, what tragic historical event inspires Frances Perkins to begin her life of activism?

4. At what age did Ida Eisenhower leave her domestic job to strike out on her own and enroll in high school?

5. What did Perkins' grandmother tell her to do when social disaster strikes?

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