Dolley Madison WHM

What two words were used to describe Dolley Madison?

• Strict and serious

• Shy and reserved

• Joyful and careless

• Vivacious and cunning

What was Dolley Madison known for during social events?

• Being the life of any room

• Cooking for guests

• Avoiding conversations

• Performing music

What did James Madison think of Dolley at first sight?

• Found her too cunning

• Fell in love

• Was indifferent

• Thought she was too vivacious

How did Dolley Madison use her entertaining skills politically?

• To support James Madison's policies

• To gather gossip

• To distract from political issues

• To showcase her cooking

What did Dolley Madison save during the War of 1812?

• Portrait of George Washington

• James Madison's speeches

• A valuable vase

• Her jewelry

What did Dolley instruct the servants to take from the White House?

• Government papers and notes from the Continental Congress

• Furniture

• Personal belongings

• Silverware

What unique honor was Dolley Madison granted after her time as First Lady?

• A statue in her likeness

• A medal of honor

• An honorary seat in Congress

• A national holiday in her name

What was common for visitors to do after meeting the President?

• Leave Washington D.C.

• Tour the White House

• Write a letter about their visit

• Visit Dolley Madison

When did Dolley Madison die?

• 1849

• 1959

• 1769

• 1639

Who eulogized Dolley Madison as the 'First Lady of the nation'?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Zachary Taylor