RDR 16
  • 1. What document is Dolly's husband most known for?
A) The Constitution
B) The Proclamation of 1763
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Olive Branch Petition
  • 2. Which Lifeskill or character trait is Dolly known for or would BEST describe her?
A) courage
B) sense of humor
C) resourceful
D) creativity
  • 3. Which state were Dolly's parents from?
A) South Carolina
B) Virginia
C) Georgia
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 worship
C) to lead
D) to win
  • 5. What sadness came into Dolly's life in 1790?
A) She lost her wealth and income.
B) Her husband and son became sick and died.
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 took dance lessons in the town square.
B) She wore bright colored hats.
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) realistic fiction
B) fantasy
C) science fiction
D) biography
  • 8. Why was Dolly a perfect wife for James Madison?
A) She was a good artist.
B) She had an outgoing personality.
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) Aaron Burr
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) John Todd
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a word used in the passage to characterize Dolly?
A) charming
B) stylish
C) shy
D) intelligent
  • 11. What tradition did Dolly begin?
A) reciting a poem to honor the country
B) wearing red hats at dinner
C) lighting of the Christmas tree
D) inaugural balls
  • 12. What is an inauguration?
A) a type of coin
B) a speech made by the winner of a competition
C) a ceremony to celebrate the start of a new president's term
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) had the first Easter Egg Roll
C) designed soldier's uniforms
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) carried a weapon during a fight
D) gave a speech in New York
  • 15. Who was the fifth President of our country?
A) Andrew Jackson
B) James Monroe
C) Aaron Burr
D) Zachary Taylor
  • 16. How did Dolly get an income or money after her husband died?
A) She became a seamstress or fashion designer.
B) She sold his letters to Congress.
C) Dolly became an actress and was in a play.
D) She became a member of the military police.
  • 17. Who gave Dolly the recognition or title as "First Lady"?
A) James Madidion
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) James Monroe
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