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RDR 16
Contributed by: Rogers
  • 1. What document is Dolly's husband most known for?
A) The Declaration of Independence
B) The Olive Branch Petition
C) The Constitution
D) The Proclamation of 1763
  • 2. Which Lifeskill or character trait is Dolly known for or would BEST describe her?
A) creativity
B) courage
C) resourceful
D) sense of humor
  • 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 worship
B) to free
C) to lead
D) to win
  • 5. What sadness came into Dolly's life in 1790?
A) She became sick with a virus.
B) Dolly had to move away from her friends.
C) Her husband and son became sick and died.
D) She lost her wealth and income.
  • 6. What caused Dolly to be forced to leave the Quaker church?
A) She took dance lessons in the town square.
B) She married a person who was not a Quaker.
C) She wore bright colored hats.
D) She spoke out loudly at the meetinghouse.
  • 7. What is the genre for this particular selection?
A) biography
B) fantasy
C) science fiction
D) realistic fiction
  • 8. Why was Dolly a perfect wife for James Madison?
A) She was a good artist.
B) She had an outgoing personality.
C) Dolly was a religious lady.
D) She loved dinner parties.
  • 9. Who was the President before James Madison or the third President of United States?
A) John Todd
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Zachary Taylor
D) Aaron Burr
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a word used in the passage to characterize Dolly?
A) shy
B) charming
C) intelligent
D) stylish
  • 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) a speech made by the winner of a competition
D) the ending of a civil war
  • 13. Which if NOT one of the things mentioned that Dolly did?
A) had the first Easter Egg Roll
B) furnished and decorated the White House
C) helped with dinners and parties
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) stayed when the British attacked the city
C) rode a horse during a military parade
D) gave a speech in New York
  • 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) She became a member of the military police.
B) She became a seamstress or fashion designer.
C) Dolly became an actress and was in a play.
D) She sold his letters to Congress.
  • 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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