RDR 16
  • 1. What document is Dolly's husband most known for?
A) The Proclamation of 1763
B) The Declaration of Independence
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) courage
D) creativity
  • 3. Which state were Dolly's parents from?
A) Virginia
B) Vermont
C) South Carolina
D) Georgia
  • 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 became sick with a virus.
C) She lost her wealth and income.
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 spoke out loudly at the meetinghouse.
C) She married a person who was not a Quaker.
D) She wore bright colored hats.
  • 7. What is the genre for this particular selection?
A) fantasy
B) biography
C) realistic fiction
D) science fiction
  • 8. Why was Dolly a perfect wife for James Madison?
A) She loved dinner parties.
B) Dolly was a religious lady.
C) She had an outgoing personality.
D) She was a good artist.
  • 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) shy
B) intelligent
C) stylish
D) charming
  • 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 type of coin
C) a ceremony to celebrate the start of a new president's term
D) a speech made by the winner of a competition
  • 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) had the first Easter Egg Roll
D) designed soldier's uniforms
  • 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) James Monroe
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Aaron Burr
D) Andrew Jackson
  • 16. How did Dolly get an income or money after her husband died?
A) She sold his letters to Congress.
B) She became a seamstress or fashion designer.
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 Monroe
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) James Madidion
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