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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. From whom does Eleanor Roosevelt inherit her good will?
(a) her female friends
(b) her husband
(c) her children
(d) her mentors

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

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

4. How do unhappy people treat their time?
(a) unhappy people have no idea what to do with their time
(b) unhappy people feel a sense of guilt about their time
(c) unhappy people use their time for pleasure
(d) unhappy people give their time away to other's discretion

5. According to Eleanor's teacher, what must children do with the information they learn?
(a) they must immerse themselves in it
(b) the must relate to it
(c) they must never forget it
(d) they must use it as a building block

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of the poem that Mrs. Cowles younger sister writes about Mrs. Cowles?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt think mankind should do with those who are ready to retire?

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say should be interwoven into an organized stretch of time so as to prepare for unexpected things?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, how is one's philosophy best expressed?

4. When does the most obvious readjustment take place in a persons life?

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. What does Eleanor Roosevelt feel is needed in addition to a book education?

7. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about criticism?

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

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

10. What is so important about imagination, especially in regards to children?

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