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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 3, The Uses of Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome her fear of nearly everything as a timid child?
(a) through self-esteem
(b) through self-preservation
(c) through self-discipline
(d) through self-efficacy

2. What kind of advice does Eleanor Roosevelt offer to her readers?
(a) solution-seeking advice
(b) self-improvement advice
(c) humanitarian advice
(d) challenging advice

3. According to Eleanor's teacher, what must children do with the information they learn?
(a) the must relate to it
(b) they must immerse themselves in it
(c) they must never forget it
(d) they must use it as a building block

4. What is every individual responsible for?
(a) his or her actions
(b) his or her philosophies
(c) his or her choices
(d) his or her thoughts

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's book does Eleanor Roosevelt accidentally tear a page in and is overwhelmed at the thought of displeasing them?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt claim she does not have in regards to life and living?

3. What does Laura say to her nieces and nephews regarding their use of time?

4. What instigated the writing of "You Learn By Living"?

5. What is essentially easier and more exhilarating than fear?

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