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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven: On Her Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?
(a) Took it to new heights.
(b) Won more power for it.
(c) Debased the office.
(d) Turned it into a more diplomatic position.

2. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt resign from the Daughters of the American Revolution?
(a) Because of their racist politics.
(b) Because she wanted to make room for other talented women.
(c) Because Franklin Roosevelt's advisors asked her to.
(d) They asked her to avoid a conflict of interests.

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with Susie Parish?
(a) Classmate.
(b) Fellow volunteer.
(c) Cousin and roommate.
(d) Rival for a boy's attention.

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt travel to the Soviet Union?
(a) As a private citizen.
(b) As a delegate from the U.N.
(c) As a reporter.
(d) As an ambassador.

5. Who was Molly Dewson?
(a) Head of the League of Women's Voters.
(b) Editor at Women's Democratic News.
(c) Head of the effort to find work for women.
(d) Head of the women's division of the DNC.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Franklin Roosevelt come to national prominence after 1929?

2. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?

3. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's treatment at Allenswood?

4. What was Franklin responsible for when the U.S. entered World War I?

5. What was Sara Roosevelt's response to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's engagement?

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