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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 7, The Right to be an Individual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt choose to write a book?
(a) to gain political ground with her constituents
(b) to reach a greater number of people with her message
(c) to reach out to those in need
(d) to gain popularity as a writer

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

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt consider is a great danger?
(a) the loss of innocence
(b) the loss of a parent
(c) the loss of individuality
(d) the loss of self-respect

4. From whom does Eleanor Roosevelt inherit her good will?
(a) her children
(b) her mentors
(c) her husband
(d) her female friends

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say that being an individual is mostly about, besides being a right?
(a) a privilege
(b) a travesty
(c) a joy
(d) an obligation

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two types of social conformity that Eleanor Roosevelt discusses?

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

3. How does Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's cousin react after her husband's death?

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

5. What type of behavior is surprisingly less proportionate among the poor because children feel they are needed by their family?

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