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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 5 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brooks say Day inspired generations of Catholics to come after her?
(a) She was a concrete living example of Catholic ideals.
(b) She gave up her whole life to become a nun.
(c) She was a fantastic and persuasive writer.
(d) She advocated for the church to allow female priests.

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

3. What is one characteristic that people who are calm and centered in their lives exhibit, according to Brooks in the Introduction?
(a) They hug everyone.
(b) They radiate a sort of moral joy.
(c) They read constantly.
(d) They give money to the poor.

4. What did Winston Churchill do when he visited Marshall in the hospital during his final illness?
(a) Consoled Marshall's son.
(b) Spoke to the doctors about new avenues for medical care.
(c) Brought flowers and chocolates.
(d) Weeped at the doorway.

5. What was the title of Day's novel that was based on her early disordered life?
(a) The Day the Music Died.
(b) The Eleventh Virgin.
(c) The Big Earthquake.
(d) The Solitude of Activism.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Brooks describe as the habit of a friend who works on self-improvement and who Brooks admires?

2. What did Day name her daughter?

3. What cabinet-level position did Perkins hold during the Roosevelt years?

4. Where did Randolph move at the beginning of his career?

5. In Chapter 5, what is a trait Brooks argues is common among modest people who achieve great success?

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