Eleanor Roosevelt, Volume One, 1884-1933 Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1, 2, and 3

1. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's heritage?

One of privilege and wealth.

2. How does Eleanor describe her mother?

One of the most beautiful women I have ever seen.

3. When does Anna Hall marry Elliott Roosevelt?

In 1883.

4. How old is Anna when Eleanor is born?

Twenty.

5. Who is Elliott Roosevelt's brother?

Theodore Roosevelt.

6. Who is Elliott's cousin?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

7. How is Elliott compared to his brother?

The opposite.

8. What does Elliot prefer?

Quiet study.

9. How do the two brothers feel about one another?

They are extremely fond of each other.

10. Why does Anna Roosevelt have a difficult time raising Eleanor?

Due to her delicate nature.

11. Describe Eleanor's personality.

Willful and independent.

12. Describe Anna's personality.

Obedient and socially compliant.

13. What happens early in Anna and Elliot's marriage?

Trouble.

14. To what is...
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