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

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

3. How did Eleanor Roosevelt train her memory as young child?
(a) she memorized the New Testament in French
(b) she memorized the Old Testament in Flemish
(c) she memorized the New Testament in German
(d) she memorized the Old Testament in French

4. What is the first piece of advice Eleanor Roosevelt has on how to use time wisely?
(a) be present in the moment
(b) do not multitask
(c) compile tasks together
(d) retain an inner calm

5. What makes the inevitable and natural experience of death easier according to Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) a strong family
(b) good friends
(c) one's own inner calm
(d) belief in God

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do women have an advantage over men?

3. What historical people does Eleanor Roosevelt compare the modern world to in regards to describing the irrationality of fear?

4. What kind of advice does Eleanor Roosevelt offer to her readers?

5. How does Eleanor Roosevelt describe the art of maturity?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, why do women have an advantage over men?

2. in what way does Eleanor Roosevelt revise her definition of maturity?

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

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt feel there is a danger of when trying to change another person?

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about criticism?

6. Why is the question "why"? so important?

7. 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.

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

9. What do mature people attempt to eliminate in their lives and how does it help the individual?

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

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