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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is the best way people learn?
(a) by rigorous challenges
(b) by mentorship
(c) through their own mistakes
(d) through watching others fail

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

3. After Eleanor's husband dies, who does she turn to in order to stave off loneliness?
(a) her doctor
(b) her children
(c) her secretary
(d) her neighbor

4. Above all else, what does Eleanor Roosevelt wish for all her reader do in regard to the uses of time?
(a) use time for personal improvement
(b) use time wisely
(c) use time to create a better life
(d) use time as a means to an end

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor Roosevelt overhear her youngest son praise about having chance to pursue because of the support he received from his parents?

2. From whom does Eleanor Roosevelt inherit her good will?

3. What journey does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as being one of great influences of her childhood?

4. How does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome her fear of nearly everything as a timid child?

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt claim she does not have in regards to life and living?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eleanor Roosevelt view retirement?

2. What is the story about how Eleanor Roosevelt became interested in politics about on a moral level?

3. What do the letter writers specifically ask of Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt warn against when one begins to have children and start a family and why does she suggest this?

5. As a timid child, how does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome most of her fears?

6. Eleanor Roosevelt says that people can live through almost anything and the danger lies in avoiding ones fears. Describe the fear Eleanor Roosevelt has as a young woman.

7. What is the moral behind the chapter on fear?

8. What was the inspiration behind Eleanor Roosevelt's decision to write "You Learn by Living" ?

9. What does Eleanor Roosevelt feel is the most influential factor in her life that has lead to her success?

10. What does Laura say to her nieces and nephews who come to visit about arriving late and having no time?

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