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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ch. 11, Learning to be a Public Servant and Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does keeping up with one's interests as well as one's joys in life affect the life of a child, according to Ms. Roosevelt?
(a) it teaches the child to be patient
(b) it teaches the child joy
(c) it teaches the child to respect his/her parents
(d) it teaches the child independence

2. Who visits a CCC camp in America and pays special attention to the individuality of the boys?
(a) The Attorney General
(b) The King of England
(c) Franklin Roosevelt
(d) The Queen Mother Elizabeth

3. What will a mature person avoid because it is useless in terms of self-improvement?
(a) criticism from family members
(b) malicious criticism
(c) criticism from spouses
(d) constructive criticism

4. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is the most obvious form of readjustment?
(a) readjustment for aging
(b) readjustment for reaching a goal
(c) readjustment for adolescence
(d) readjustment for learning a new skill

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What must parents be free of in order to raise their children free of fear?

2. What type of book is "You Learn By Living"?

3. What country is Eleanor Roosevelt most impressed by, especially because of the girl who studies that particular country?

4. What must a family be willing to accept when a member decides to become a public servant?

5. Why is Eleanor Roosevelt filled with misgivings at the end of her book?

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