RDR 16 - Quiz
  • 1. What document is Dolly's husband most known for?
A) The Constitution
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Olive Branch Petition
D) The Proclamation of 1763
  • 2. Which Lifeskill or character trait is Dolly known for or would BEST describe her?
A) creativity
B) resourceful
C) sense of humor
D) courage
  • 3. Which state were Dolly's parents from?
A) South Carolina
B) Georgia
C) Vermont
D) Virginia
  • 4. Dolly's father decided to emancipate the slaves on his property. What does the word "emancipate" mean?
A) to win
B) to worship
C) to lead
D) to free
  • 5. What sadness came into Dolly's life in 1790?
A) Her husband and son became sick and died.
B) Dolly had to move away from her friends.
C) She lost her wealth and income.
D) She became sick with a virus.
  • 6. What caused Dolly to be forced to leave the Quaker church?
A) She spoke out loudly at the meetinghouse.
B) She took dance lessons in the town square.
C) She wore bright colored hats.
D) She married a person who was not a Quaker.
  • 7. What is the genre for this particular selection?
A) science fiction
B) fantasy
C) biography
D) realistic fiction
  • 8. Why was Dolly a perfect wife for James Madison?
A) She had an outgoing personality.
B) She was a good artist.
C) She loved dinner parties.
D) Dolly was a religious lady.
  • 9. Who was the President before James Madison or the third President of United States?
A) Zachary Taylor
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) John Todd
D) Aaron Burr
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a word used in the passage to characterize Dolly?
A) charming
B) shy
C) intelligent
D) stylish
  • 11. What tradition did Dolly begin?
A) reciting a poem to honor the country
B) inaugural balls
C) lighting of the Christmas tree
D) wearing red hats at dinner
  • 12. What is an inauguration?
A) a speech made by the winner of a competition
B) a type of coin
C) the ending of a civil war
D) a ceremony to celebrate the start of a new president's term
  • 13. Which if NOT one of the things mentioned that Dolly did?
A) helped with dinners and parties
B) furnished and decorated the White House
C) designed soldier's uniforms
D) had the first Easter Egg Roll
  • 14. During the war, what did Dolly do to show her courage?
A) gave a speech in New York
B) carried a weapon during a fight
C) rode a horse during a military parade
D) stayed when the British attacked the city
  • 15. Who was the fifth President of our country?
A) Aaron Burr
B) James Monroe
C) Zachary Taylor
D) Andrew Jackson
  • 16. How did Dolly get an income or money after her husband died?
A) Dolly became an actress and was in a play.
B) She sold his letters to Congress.
C) She became a member of the military police.
D) She became a seamstress or fashion designer.
  • 17. Who gave Dolly the recognition or title as "First Lady"?
A) James Monroe
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) James Madidion
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