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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. Why does Eleanor require James to read in the midst of the family?
(a) James will not bother others if he reads
(b) James will learn to concentrate
(c) James will be able to share what he's read with others
(d) James will learn if he likes to read

2. What does a parent's interests and array of different friends do for children?
(a) challenges them to be their best
(b) broadens their horizons
(c) makes them feel safe
(d) broadens their sense of self

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt consider essential to keeping people feeling alive?
(a) prosperity
(b) passion
(c) growth
(d) adventure

4. What is the first piece of advice Eleanor Roosevelt has on how to use time wisely?
(a) retain an inner calm
(b) be present in the moment
(c) compile tasks together
(d) do not multitask

5. What do many people fear in regards to the world at large?
(a) the dangers of the world and civilization
(b) the uncertainty of the world and its future
(c) the end of the world
(d) the instability of the world

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Eleanor's teacher at a French school in England?

2. According to Eleanor's teacher, what must children do with the information they learn?

3. How does keeping up with one's interests as well as one's joys in life affect the life of a child, according to Ms. Roosevelt?

4. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is the best way people learn?

5. How is one's philosophy best expressed?

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