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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 7 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What pacifist organization did Rustin join after moving to Harlem?
(a) The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR).
(b) The Non-Violent Coalition of States.
(c) The Priory of Zion.
(d) The Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

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

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

5. Who was Augustine's mother?
(a) Penelope.
(b) Ramona.
(c) Monica.
(d) Zorastra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which well-known WWII general did Dwight Eisenhower serve under and have a low opinion of?

2. Who did Eliot fall in love with when she was 32?

3. Who raised Rustin?

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

5. Which of the following traits did many people observe Eliot possessed?

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