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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 1, Learning to Live.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What languages does Eleanor Roosevelt study as a small child?
(a) Latin and French
(b) Latin and Spanish
(c) German and Latin
(d) Russian and French

2. According to Ms. Roosevelt, what are the most important ingredients in a child's education?
(a) curiosity, challenge, danger, and fortitude
(b) curiosity, interest, imagination, and a sense of adventure
(c) curiosity, fortitude, prudence, and cunning
(d) curiosity, strength, trust, and resilience

3. How did Eleanor Roosevelt train her memory as young child?
(a) she memorized the New Testament in German
(b) she memorized the Old Testament in Flemish
(c) she memorized the Old Testament in French
(d) she memorized the New Testament in French

4. What does "You Learn By Living" ultimately provide for the reader?
(a) hope
(b) clarity
(c) justice
(d) answers

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt encourage her readers to take into consideration when they weight the content of her book?
(a) that one method is how she became successful
(b) that one method can be limiting
(c) that one method does not work for everyone
(d) that one method is the best solution for learning

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is the most influential factor in her life?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is absolutely necessary to keep in life since knowledge often changes?

3. What is one thing that no human being can avoid, according to Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. What does Ms. Roosevelt say is more important than experience, especially in children?

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

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