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