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) 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 worship
B) to lead
C) to free
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) 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 spoke out loudly at the meetinghouse.
D) She took dance lessons in the town square.
  • 7. What is the genre for this particular selection?
A) biography
B) science fiction
C) fantasy
D) realistic fiction
  • 8. Why was Dolly a perfect wife for James Madison?
A) She was a good artist.
B) She loved dinner parties.
C) She had an outgoing personality.
D) Dolly was a religious lady.
  • 9. Who was the President before James Madison or the third President of United States?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) Aaron Burr
C) John Todd
D) Zachary Taylor
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a word used in the passage to characterize Dolly?
A) stylish
B) intelligent
C) shy
D) charming
  • 11. What tradition did Dolly begin?
A) inaugural balls
B) lighting of the Christmas tree
C) wearing red hats at dinner
D) reciting a poem to honor the country
  • 12. What is an inauguration?
A) a type of coin
B) a speech made by the winner of a competition
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) carried a weapon during a fight
B) gave a speech in New York
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) James Monroe
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Aaron Burr
D) Zachary Taylor
  • 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 became a seamstress or fashion designer.
C) She became a member of the military police.
D) She sold his letters to Congress.
  • 17. Who gave Dolly the recognition or title as "First Lady"?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) James Monroe
C) Zachary Taylor
D) James Madidion
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