Quiz on Becoming

Where did Michelle Obama meet Barack Obama?

• Harvard Law School

• University of Chicago

• Sidley Austin LLP

• Princeton University

What was Michelle's role in the White House garden project?

• Planner

• Initiator

• Chef

• Decorator

Which of these causes was Michelle Obama particularly passionate about during her time as First Lady?

• Climate Change

• Education for Girls

• Healthcare Reform

• Economic Policy

What was the primary focus of Michelle Obama's "Reach Higher" initiative?

• Physical fitness

• Higher education

• Childhood nutrition

• Financial literacy

In "Becoming," Michelle discusses her struggle with balancing work and family life. What helped her manage these challenges?

• Meditation

• Support from her mother

• Hiring a nanny

• Quitting her job

Michelle Obama discusses a significant loss in "Becoming." Who did she lose during her Princeton years that deeply affected her?

• Her father

• Her grandfather

• Her best friend

• Her aunt

In "Becoming," Michelle recounts the story of her first date with Barack Obama. Where did they go on this date?

• A movie and the Art Institute of Chicago

• A fancy restaurant

• A walk in the park

• A jazz concert

Which major life event does Michelle describe as a "sucker punch" in "Becoming"?

• Her father’s death

• Losing a political campaign

• Moving to the White House

• Having her first child

In "Becoming," Michelle describes an encounter that deeply affected her perspective on race and class. Who was involved in this encounter?

• Her high school counselor

• Her college roommate's mother

• A neighbor

• A professor at Harvard

What does Michelle say was the most challenging part of living in the White House?

• The lack of privacy

• The constant public scrutiny

• The demanding schedule

• The political pressure