The Personal Side of Politics: A Quiz on Political Autobiographies
The Personal Side of Politics: A Quiz on Political Autobiographies
Questions
Which former president's autobiography is titled My Life?
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- Barack Obama
- Donald Trump
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?
- Lawyer
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Businesswoman
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?
- Economist
- Journalist
- Politician
- Teacher
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?
- To share her experiences with the world
- To inspire others to pursue a career in public service
- To promote her political views
- To make money
In his autobiography, A Promised Land, Barack Obama reflects on his first term as president. What was his biggest accomplishment during that time?
- Passing the Affordable Care Act
- Ending the Iraq War
- Killing Osama bin Laden
- Appointing Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court
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?
- The Syrian Civil War
- The Arab Spring
- The rise of ISIS
- The Benghazi attack
In his autobiography, Decision Points, George W. Bush reflects on his presidency. What was his biggest regret?
- The Iraq War
- Hurricane Katrina
- The financial crisis of 2008
- The War on Terror
In her autobiography, Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton reflects on her experiences as Secretary of State. What was her biggest accomplishment in that role?
- Negotiating a ceasefire in the Syrian Civil War
- Helping to bring about the Arab Spring
- Defeating ISIS
- Rebuilding Iraq
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?
- To share his vision for America
- To inspire others to pursue a career in public service
- To promote his political views
- To make money
In her autobiography, Becoming, Michelle Obama reflects on her experiences as First Lady. What was her biggest accomplishment in that role?
- Starting the Let's Move! campaign
- Promoting healthy eating and exercise
- Supporting military families
- Advancing the cause of education
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?
- Close
- Distant
- Strained
- Nonexistent
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?
- The Syrian Civil War
- The Arab Spring
- The rise of ISIS
- The Benghazi attack
In his autobiography, A Promised Land, Barack Obama reflects on his first term as president. What was his biggest challenge in that role?
- The Great Recession
- The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
- The rise of ISIS
- The Syrian Civil War
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?
- The Benghazi attack
- The Syrian Civil War
- The Arab Spring
- The rise of ISIS
In his autobiography, Decision Points, George W. Bush reflects on his presidency. What was his biggest accomplishment in that role?
- Passing the No Child Left Behind Act
- Creating the Department of Homeland Security
- Launching the War on Terror
- Invading Iraq