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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 conversational game does Ruth Bryan Rohde explain to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) the game of telephone
(b) the alphabet game
(c) the numbers game
(d) the name game

2. What is one thing that no human being can avoid, according to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) making mistakes
(b) being uncertain about life
(c) achieving their dreams
(d) relying on the kindness of others

3. What do the people want to learn from Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) The people want to learn what Eleanor Roosevelt has learned in her own lifetime.
(b) The people want to learn how to life a bold life
(c) The people want to learn what it is like to be political and diplomatic
(d) The people want to learn how to be Presidential

4. What else do people need in conjunction with a book education?
(a) people need to experience the kinesthetics of an event to fully understand
(b) people need to see examples for themselves
(c) people need the stimulus of a heirarchy to climb
(d) people need the stimulus of the exchanging of ideas with others

5. What instigated the writing of "You Learn By Living"?
(a) a response to letters
(b) a response to the people's despair
(c) a response to criticism
(d) a request by the President

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's aunt, Mrs. Cowles, more unique than most adults?

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

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt encourage her readers to take into consideration when they weight the content of her book?

5. How did Eleanor Roosevelt train her memory as young child?

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