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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 8, How to Get the Best Out of People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who raised Eleanor Roosevelt from the age of seven?
(a) her grandmother
(b) her aunt
(c) her cousin
(d) her father

2. How does Eleanor Roosevelt diminish her fear of the dark?
(a) She retrieves ice for her aunt in the dark
(b) She retrieves a blanket for her aunt in the dark
(c) She retrieves food for her aunt in the dark
(d) She retrieves medicine for her aunt in the dark

3. What play is Eleanor Roosevelt forbidden to attend?
(a) Tess of of D'Urbervilles
(b) Antigone
(c) Much Ado About Nothing
(d) The Cherry Orchard

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt think mankind should do with those who are ready to retire?
(a) mankind should provide sustainable living for retirees
(b) mankind should provide health care for retirees
(c) mankind should allow more volunteer work
(d) mankind should use their experienced people

5. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what does meeting and overcoming an impossible situation teach people?
(a) they will always come out ahead
(b) they can live through anything
(c) they might sometimes fail
(d) they are judged by their actions

Short Answer Questions

1. What must parents know about their children that will help their children dismantle their own fears and inhibitions?

2. What historical people does Eleanor Roosevelt compare the modern world to in regards to describing the irrationality of fear?

3. What must parents be free of in order to raise their children free of fear?

4. What is Eleanor Roosevelt terrified of as a young woman, but is forced to treat during World War I?

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is a mistake to never make when traveling abroad?

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