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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the Roosevelts return from their summer vacation on time?
(a) An epidemic of infant paralysis.
(b) Eleanor fell ill.
(c) It was too dangerous to travel during the war.
(d) Franklin broke his leg.

2. With whom did Eleanor travel during holidays when she was in boarding school?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Grandmother Hall.
(c) Mlle. Souvestre.
(d) Franklin.

3. Where did Eleanor go after finishing school?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Italy.
(c) New York.
(d) Asia.

4. What occurred at the 1920 Democratic convention?
(a) Franklin fell ill.
(b) Woodrow Wilson was elected president.
(c) A meeting with European forces.
(d) Franklin was nominated for vice president.

5. What position did Eleanor take on WWI?
(a) She didn't have an opinion.
(b) She was a pacifist.
(c) She supported all men going to war.
(d) She was a freedom fighter.

6. Where did Eleanor and Franklin spend the summer with Franklin's family?
(a) Montana.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Canada.
(d) London.

7. Where did the Franklins spend Sunday evenings?
(a) At the theatre.
(b) At home.
(c) At Franklin's mother's home.
(d) At political events.

8. How did Eleanor feel in public situations in the early part of her marriage?
(a) Like she is the ruler of the world.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Natural.
(d) Shy and anxious.

9. Which of the following was not a type of lesson Eleanor took?
(a) Sports lessons.
(b) French lessons.
(c) Dancing lessons.
(d) Sewing lessons.

10. What position was Franklin campaigning for in 1910?
(a) State senator.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Governor.
(d) Representative.

11. Where was the 1920 Democratic convention held?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) San Francisco.

12. Where did Eleanor and her siblings spend the summers?
(a) Paris.
(b) Washington, DC.
(c) The Jersey shore.
(d) Tivoli.

13. Which of the following countries did Eleanor and Franklin not visit the summer after they were married?
(a) England.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Italy.
(d) Greece.

14. What did Franklin need in order to walk?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Medication.
(c) Eleanor's arm.
(d) Braces and crutches.

15. Where was the Roosevelts' youngest son at boarding school?
(a) Eton.
(b) Groton.
(c) Todhunter.
(d) It is not said.

Short Answer Questions

1. What didn't Eleanor consent to, as First Lady?

2. Where did Franklin attend law school?

3. What was Eleanor given to carry in her car?

4. Where was Eleanor when the declaration of war was delivered to Congress?

5. Where did Eleanor and Franklin spend their honeymoon?

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