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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three: Mademoiselle Souvestre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's treatment at Allenswood?
(a) Spartan.
(b) Abhorrent.
(c) Amicable.
(d) Luxurious.

2. What words did Eleanor Roosevelt use to describe her looks?
(a) Rather ugly.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Ungainly.
(d) Handsome.

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?
(a) Activism.
(b) Painting.
(c) Banking.
(d) Parenting.

4. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?
(a) She spoke out in defense of corporations and free enterprise.
(b) She spoke out for American participation in World War II.
(c) She began to speak less and less as her husband's presidency went on.
(d) She spoke more strongly for justice and peace.

5. What does Freedman say the Secret Service objected to?
(a) Eleanor Roosevelt's trips to foreign countries.
(b) Eleanor Roosevelt's driving alone.
(c) Eleanor Roosevelt's reclusivity.
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt's outspoken public persona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freedman say was Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood nickname?

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's status in Mlle. Souvestre's eyes?

3. What did Eleanor Roosevelt feel her husband did to her lifestyle by running for President?

4. Where was Allenswood?

5. What did Elliot Roosevelt's drinking lead to, according to Freedman?

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