Theodore Roosevelt Quiz for Students - Lesson 14

What does the word "punctually" mean?

• Always late

• Being on time

• Making loud noises

• Wearing a hat

What was one of Theodore Roosevelt’s accomplishments as president?

• He built the White House.

• He led the Rough Riders during the Civil War.

• He helped build the Panama Canal.

• He invented swimming.

What were the names of Roosevelt’s six children?

• Alice, Theodore, Kermit, Archibald, Edith, Quentin

• George, Martha, Harry, Susan, Emma, Jack

• Teddy, Bob, Sarah, Mike, Lily, Anne

• Franklin, Eleanor, James, Henry, Mary, Lucy

What does "speak softly and carry a big stick" mean in Roosevelt’s saying?

• Always carry a stick to walk with.

• Be strong but act calmly.

• Make loud speeches.

• Build a lot of canals.

What did Roosevelt do to show his adventurous spirit?

• He ran for president twice.

• He swam across a stream instead of walking around it.

• He always wore knickerbockers.

• He ate lunch outside every day.

How did Roosevelt show he cared about his family?

• He ignored them when he worked.

• He played pillow fights and drew silly pictures with his children.

• He gave speeches about family life.

• He told his kids to work in politics.

What is one reason Theodore Roosevelt was a great leader?

• He always dressed formally.

• He led the Rough Riders during a war.

• He avoided physical activities.

• He stayed inside most of the time.

Which text shows Roosevelt’s adventurous side?

• "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick"

• "From Theodore Roosevelt, an Intimate Biography"

• Neither text

• Both texts

What was Roosevelt wearing in "From Theodore Roosevelt, an Intimate Biography"?

• A tramping suit with thick boots

• A formal afternoon suit and silk hat

• Swimming gear

• Cowboy clothes

Why did Roosevelt decide to swim across the stream in the second text?

• He didn’t want to walk around it.

• He was racing against time.

• He wanted to impress his friends.

• He thought it would be embarrassing to turn back.