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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 6, Learning to be Useful.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laura say to her nieces and nephews regarding their use of time?
(a) it is their responsibility to make the best use of their time
(b) it is their responsibility to be eager to share time with others
(c) it is their responsibility to be on time for appointments
(d) it is their responsibility to use time to their advantage

2. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is the most obvious form of readjustment?
(a) readjustment for learning a new skill
(b) readjustment for aging
(c) readjustment for reaching a goal
(d) readjustment for adolescence

3. What makes the inevitable and natural experience of death easier according to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) good friends
(b) one's own inner calm
(c) belief in God
(d) a strong family

4. What is overcoming one's fears considered, if looked at it positively?
(a) a victory
(b) a challenge
(c) a solution
(d) a lesson

5. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what might retirement time be used for?
(a) a time to travel and learn
(b) a time to develop new professional skills
(c) a time to develop oneself yet again
(d) a time to unwind and finally relax

Short Answer Questions

1. What state does Eleanor Roosevelt say is easy and even fatal to slip into?

2. How does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome her fear of nearly everything as a timid child?

3. What do most of the people who admire Eleanor Roosevelt want to know about her life?

4. Who does Eleanor Roosevelt say has the ability to focus only on one thing at a time, and focus very well?

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say should be interwoven into an organized stretch of time so as to prepare for unexpected things?

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