A Letter to the Headmaster
Quiz by Rachael Irani
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- Q1Who is the author of the letter?Abram LinkonAbraham LincolnThe TeacherThe Headmaster30s
- Q2What is the adventure that Abraham Lincoln is referring to?TragedyWarSorrowLife30s
- Q3What should the teacher impart to the child?FaithCourageCuddlesGood and lasting moral values30s
- Q4How should the son behave with those who are gentle?Hurt themBe gentle with themBe tough with themPraise them30s
- Q5Why does Abraham Lincoln feel that his son must have faith in his own ideas?So that nobody steals his ideasSo that he is respectedSo that he can earn moneySo that he may set an example to others that may lead to progress30s
- Q6Abraham Lincoln wants his son to realise that .....10 cents earned is better than a dollar foundHe must use other people's money rather than his own10 cents can turn into 1 dollar with the right investment10 cents is more valuable than a dollar30s
- Q7Whom should the child scoff at?SingersAdventuresGentle peopleCynics30s
- Q8Why should Abraham Lincoln's son learn to laugh when he is sad?So that he does not get depressedSo that he doesn't hurt the feelings of his loved onesSo that he forgets to be sadSo that he can see the silver lining in difficult situations and develop a positive outlook on life30s
- Q9Why should the child have sublime faith in himself?So that he can become richSo that he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wantsSo that he is famousSo that he may have sublime faith in God and mankind30s
- Q10What does Abraham Lincoln want his son to learn?Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble30s