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The Personal Side of Politics: A Quiz on Political Autobiographies

Description: The Personal Side of Politics: A Quiz on Political Autobiographies
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Which former president's autobiography is titled My Life?

  1. Bill Clinton

  2. George W. Bush

  3. Barack Obama

  4. Donald Trump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Clinton's autobiography, My Life, was published in 2004.

In her autobiography, Becoming, Michelle Obama reflects on her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House. What was her profession before she became First Lady?

  1. Lawyer

  2. Social Worker

  3. Teacher

  4. Businesswoman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle Obama worked as a lawyer before becoming First Lady.

In his autobiography, Dreams from My Father, Barack Obama writes about his experiences growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia. What was his father's occupation?

  1. Economist

  2. Journalist

  3. Politician

  4. Teacher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barack Obama's father was an economist.

In her autobiography, The Education of an Idealist, Samantha Power reflects on her experiences as a war correspondent and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. What was her motivation for writing the book?

  1. To share her experiences with the world

  2. To inspire others to pursue a career in public service

  3. To promote her political views

  4. To make money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantha Power wrote The Education of an Idealist to share her experiences with the world.

In his autobiography, A Promised Land, Barack Obama reflects on his first term as president. What was his biggest accomplishment during that time?

  1. Passing the Affordable Care Act

  2. Ending the Iraq War

  3. Killing Osama bin Laden

  4. Appointing Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barack Obama's biggest accomplishment during his first term as president was passing the Affordable Care Act.

In her autobiography, In the Thick of It, Hillary Clinton reflects on her experiences as Secretary of State. What was her biggest challenge in that role?

  1. The Syrian Civil War

  2. The Arab Spring

  3. The rise of ISIS

  4. The Benghazi attack


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hillary Clinton's biggest challenge as Secretary of State was the Benghazi attack.

In his autobiography, Decision Points, George W. Bush reflects on his presidency. What was his biggest regret?

  1. The Iraq War

  2. Hurricane Katrina

  3. The financial crisis of 2008

  4. The War on Terror


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George W. Bush's biggest regret was the Iraq War.

In her autobiography, Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton reflects on her experiences as Secretary of State. What was her biggest accomplishment in that role?

  1. Negotiating a ceasefire in the Syrian Civil War

  2. Helping to bring about the Arab Spring

  3. Defeating ISIS

  4. Rebuilding Iraq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hillary Clinton's biggest accomplishment as Secretary of State was negotiating a ceasefire in the Syrian Civil War.

In his autobiography, The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama reflects on his journey from community organizer to president. What was his motivation for writing the book?

  1. To share his vision for America

  2. To inspire others to pursue a career in public service

  3. To promote his political views

  4. To make money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barack Obama wrote The Audacity of Hope to share his vision for America.

In her autobiography, Becoming, Michelle Obama reflects on her experiences as First Lady. What was her biggest accomplishment in that role?

  1. Starting the Let's Move! campaign

  2. Promoting healthy eating and exercise

  3. Supporting military families

  4. Advancing the cause of education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michelle Obama's biggest accomplishment as First Lady was starting the Let's Move! campaign.

In his autobiography, Dreams from My Father, Barack Obama writes about his experiences growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia. What was his relationship like with his father?

  1. Close

  2. Distant

  3. Strained

  4. Nonexistent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barack Obama's relationship with his father was distant.

In her autobiography, The Education of an Idealist, Samantha Power reflects on her experiences as a war correspondent and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. What was her biggest challenge in that role?

  1. The Syrian Civil War

  2. The Arab Spring

  3. The rise of ISIS

  4. The Benghazi attack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samantha Power's biggest challenge as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations was the Syrian Civil War.

In his autobiography, A Promised Land, Barack Obama reflects on his first term as president. What was his biggest challenge in that role?

  1. The Great Recession

  2. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

  3. The rise of ISIS

  4. The Syrian Civil War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Barack Obama's biggest challenge during his first term as president was the Great Recession.

In her autobiography, In the Thick of It, Hillary Clinton reflects on her experiences as Secretary of State. What was her biggest regret in that role?

  1. The Benghazi attack

  2. The Syrian Civil War

  3. The Arab Spring

  4. The rise of ISIS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hillary Clinton's biggest regret as Secretary of State was the Benghazi attack.

In his autobiography, Decision Points, George W. Bush reflects on his presidency. What was his biggest accomplishment in that role?

  1. Passing the No Child Left Behind Act

  2. Creating the Department of Homeland Security

  3. Launching the War on Terror

  4. Invading Iraq


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

George W. Bush's biggest accomplishment as president was creating the Department of Homeland Security.

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