View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 4, The Difficult Art of Maturity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, when someone lets another person down, what is the best way to handle that situation?
(a) accept others shortcomings
(b) move on to a more positive conversation
(c) write a letter to the other person
(d) let the person know they let you down

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe that one should do when dealing with the thing or event at hand?
(a) give some effort and then move on
(b) break it into manageable pieces
(c) delegate
(d) give it all of one's attention

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

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

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt overhear her youngest son praise about having chance to pursue because of the support he received from his parents?
(a) his attendance at a prestigious college
(b) his visit to Arthurdale
(c) his ability to find a suitable job
(d) his ability study abroad

Short Answer Questions

1. How is one's philosophy best expressed?

2. What does James, Eleanor's son, have to do every day after becoming sick?

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

4. What do the people want to learn from Eleanor Roosevelt?

5. What else do people need in conjunction with a book education?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 396 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample