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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 2, Fear-the Great Enemy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are many people afraid to use in their own lives that might truly benefit them and their personal dreams?
(a) their capabilities
(b) their talents
(c) their confidence
(d) their skills

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

3. 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

4. What are the three environments in which people obtain their education?
(a) at home, at school, and from life
(b) at home, at school, and at play
(c) at home, at school, and with friends
(d) at home, on the playground, and on holiday

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must parents know about their children that will help their children dismantle their own fears and inhibitions?

3. What kind of fears do more harm?

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

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

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