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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 country is Eleanor Roosevelt most impressed by, especially because of the girl who studies that particular country?
(a) Thailand
(b) China
(c) Ghana
(d) France

2. What do people often blame others for?
(a) their mistakes
(b) their health
(c) their grief
(d) their responsibilities

3. What separates a successful person who achieves great things from an ordinary individual?
(a) they have luck on their side
(b) they have the talent and drive
(c) they believe they can
(d) they have connections

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is an important subject to study in order to become more informed about politics?
(a) civics
(b) human nature
(c) government
(d) science

5. What is necessary to do before entering public service?
(a) save enough money to support oneself
(b) volunteer as much as possible
(c) tie up loose ends from the past that can be used against you
(d) obtain a graduate degree

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the multicultural group of youths who assemble to discuss politics?

2. Why does ignoring the law undermine?

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

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt see as a major societal pressure?

5. What is usefulness a form of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the chief duty of a citizen?

2. How does Eleanor Roosevelt say one can be useful?

3. What is the key to democracy, according to Thomas Jefferson?

4. What are the main expectations for a congressman or senator?

5. What happens to Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's cousin that teachers her about the need to feel useful?

6. What is the definition of usefulness in the book?

7. How do people create themselves and who do they blame for their mistakes?

8. What are several things that one must face before becoming a public servant?

9. What actions did The King of England do with the CCC camp as well as at a tea party in the White House that left a particularly favorable impression with Eleanor Roosevelt?

10. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe families should share and how should they interact?

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