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