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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten: The War Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about moving to Albany when Franklin Roosevelt won his first race?
(a) She was delighted to get away from Sara.
(b) She was glad to have more space for the children.
(c) She was sorry to leave New York.
(d) She was sorry to have to become a political wife.

2. How does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt's relationship with Eleanor changed in his second term?
(a) He gave her power to run more of his administration.
(b) He relied on her more.
(c) He guarded information from her.
(d) He forced her to be more restrained.

3. What did Eleanor Roosevelt urge women to do in 'It's Up to the Women'?
(a) Participate in politics.
(b) Make the money for the household.
(c) Guarantee equal rights for blacks.
(d) Help the poor.

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's looks?
(a) She was indistinct.
(b) She was a horror.
(c) She was plain.
(d) She was a beauty.

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt when Franklin proposed?
(a) Shock.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Age her husband was inaugurating?

2. Where would Franklin invite Eleanor to visit on weekends?

3. What did Eleanor attribute to Esther Lape and Elizabeth Read?

4. Why did Franklin Roosevelt expand the size of the federal government?

5. What is NOT an innovation Freedman credits Eleanor Roosevelt with?

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