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