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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. Who's book does Eleanor Roosevelt accidentally tear a page in and is overwhelmed at the thought of displeasing them?
(a) her husband's book
(b) her aunt's book
(c) her grandmother's book
(d) her child's book

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt offer in order to steer others from pitfalls?
(a) prayers
(b) hard and fast rules
(c) sayings
(d) guideposts

3. What are the three environments in which people obtain their education?
(a) at home, at school, and with friends
(b) at home, at school, and at play
(c) at home, on the playground, and on holiday
(d) at home, at school, and from life

4. How does Eleanor Roosevelt overcome her fear of nearly everything as a timid child?
(a) through self-discipline
(b) through self-esteem
(c) through self-preservation
(d) through self-efficacy

5. What must parents know about their children that will help their children dismantle their own fears and inhibitions?
(a) parents must know when children are ready to make ethical decisions
(b) parents must know when children are ready to chose for themselves
(c) parents must know when children are ready to become independent
(d) parents must know when children are ready to discipline themselves

Short Answer Questions

1. What is retirement, according to Eleanor Roosevelt?

2. What kind of person does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as being unhappy and thus having no idea what to do with their time?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt claim is inevitable?

4. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, how are most readjustments caused?

5. What does Laura say to her nieces and nephews regarding their use of time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens as a result of Eleanor Roosevelt lying about going to see "Tess of the U'rbervilles"?

2. How does Eleanor Roosevelt view retirement?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say about death, especially after the loss of her husband?

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

5. 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.

6. Why type of book is "You Learn by Living" and who is it the author?

7. What does Eleanor Roosevelt describe as the best years of a woman's life and what is her example?

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

9. Describe the anecdote that illustrates overcoming fear through self-discipline?

10. What is the second tip and example that Eleanor Roosevelt gives about using time wisely?

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