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

2. What do many American businessmen do which alienates their wives and denies their children of a relationship with their father?
(a) separate their work life from their home life
(b) work long hours
(c) bring work problems home to the family
(d) succumb to their drive and ambition

3. What anecdote does Eleanor Roosevelt give about meeting less dramatic needs everyday?
(a) the girl at the hospital
(b) the boy at the post office
(c) the girl who gets stuck between trains
(d) the boys who babysits

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt think mankind should do with those who are ready to retire?
(a) mankind should provide sustainable living for retirees
(b) mankind should use their experienced people
(c) mankind should allow more volunteer work
(d) mankind should provide health care for retirees

5. What is every individual responsible for?
(a) his or her actions
(b) his or her thoughts
(c) his or her philosophies
(d) his or her choices

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor Roosevelt offer in order to steer others from pitfalls?

2. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt choose to write a book?

3. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's philosophy about how different things work for different people?

4. After one has children of their own, what does Eleanor Roosevelt guard against?

5. What do Eleanor Roosevelt's children think of her friends?

(see the answer key)

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