RDR 16
  • 1. What document is Dolly's husband most known for?
A) The Olive Branch Petition
B) The Proclamation of 1763
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Constitution
  • 2. Which Lifeskill or character trait is Dolly known for or would BEST describe her?
A) creativity
B) resourceful
C) courage
D) sense of humor
  • 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 win
B) to lead
C) to free
D) to worship
  • 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 married a person who was not a Quaker.
B) She spoke out loudly at the meetinghouse.
C) She wore bright colored hats.
D) She took dance lessons in the town square.
  • 7. What is the genre for this particular selection?
A) science fiction
B) fantasy
C) realistic fiction
D) biography
  • 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) John Todd
B) Zachary Taylor
C) Aaron Burr
D) Thomas Jefferson
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a word used in the passage to characterize Dolly?
A) charming
B) shy
C) intelligent
D) stylish
  • 11. What tradition did Dolly begin?
A) reciting a poem to honor the country
B) wearing red hats at dinner
C) inaugural balls
D) lighting of the Christmas tree
  • 12. What is an inauguration?
A) a type of coin
B) a ceremony to celebrate the start of a new president's term
C) the ending of a civil war
D) a speech made by the winner of a competition
  • 13. Which if NOT one of the things mentioned that Dolly did?
A) had the first Easter Egg Roll
B) designed soldier's uniforms
C) helped with dinners and parties
D) furnished and decorated the White House
  • 14. During the war, what did Dolly do to show her courage?
A) gave a speech in New York
B) stayed when the British attacked the city
C) carried a weapon during a fight
D) rode a horse during a military parade
  • 15. Who was the fifth President of our country?
A) Aaron Burr
B) Zachary Taylor
C) James Monroe
D) Andrew Jackson
  • 16. How did Dolly get an income or money after her husband died?
A) She became a seamstress or fashion designer.
B) Dolly became an actress and was in a play.
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) Zachary Taylor
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) James Madidion
D) James Monroe
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