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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. What kinds of experience must people learn from?
(a) personal experiences
(b) professional experiences
(c) all of their experiences
(d) marital and family experiences

2. What do most of the people who admire Eleanor Roosevelt want to know about her life?
(a) how she planned her career
(b) how see fell in love and married
(c) how she was able to stay strong through hard times
(d) how she became the First Lady

3. How is one's philosophy best expressed?
(a) by the obstacles thrown in their path
(b) by the choices one makes
(c) by the circumstances set before them
(d) by the choices made by others

4. What type of book is "You Learn By Living"?
(a) a historical narrative
(b) an inspirational book
(c) an educational book
(d) a novel

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first piece of advice Eleanor Roosevelt has on how to use time wisely?

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

4. Why does Eleanor require James to read in the midst of the family?

5. What journey does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as being one of great influences of her childhood?

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