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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eleanor worry about the situation in the Soviet Union?
(a) She believes there are too many poor people living there.
(b) She thinks the Soviet Union will take over America soon.
(c) She saw lots of tragic things when she was there.
(d) She thinks Americans don't understand the severity.

2. What reimbursement did Eleanor get for serving on the UN?
(a) None.
(b) Food and lodging.
(c) Salary, transportation, and lodging.
(d) Salary.

3. How many months of the year was Eleanor working for the UN?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Twelve.

4. For whom did Eleanor have to put a request in writing to interview?
(a) Khrushchev.
(b) Georgy Malenkov.
(c) Stalin.
(d) Brezhnev.

5. What did Eleanor wear while on her big trip in 1943?
(a) A uniform.
(b) Civilian clothes.
(c) Khakis and a white shirt.
(d) A fancy dress.

6. What was Eleanor's primary interest after she visited the Soviet Union in 1958?
(a) Oncology.
(b) Older adults with serious illnesses.
(c) Single mothers.
(d) Emotionally disturbed children.

7. How long did Eleanor serve at the UN?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Fourteen years.
(d) Seven years.

8. Where was the World's Fair held in 1958?
(a) Nice.
(b) Brussels.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Casablanca.

9. What was the name of the Indian prime minister?
(a) Indira Gandhi.
(b) Eleanor does not say.
(c) Nehru.
(d) Liaquat Ali Khan.

10. How did Eleanor become curious about Communist countries?
(a) She developed a close friendship with a Russian woman.
(b) It was Franklin's wish.
(c) Her work with refugees.
(d) She read a lot.

11. Which of the following countries separated from India?
(a) Pakistan.
(b) Bhutan.
(c) Myanmar.
(d) Nepal.

12. In March 1944, where did Eleanor visit?
(a) The Caribbean.
(b) Thailand.
(c) Australia.
(d) Morocco.

13. Which two people died within a two-week period in 1941
(a) Eleanor's mother-in-law and brother.
(b) Eleanor's aunt and child mentor.
(c) Eleanor's mother and father.
(d) Eleanor's son and sister.

14. Where did Churchill and Franklin meet Stalin during WWII?
(a) Stockholm.
(b) Teheran.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Moscow.

15. Where was the Democratic convention held in 1956?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Boston.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Nashville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sorts of organizations was Eleanor involved with in 1939-1940?

2. What did Eleanor think is the cause of the problems she sees in Moscow?

3. What difference did Eleanor notice in the Soviet Union as compared to the West?

4. Who arranged Eleanor's travel schedule in the Soviet Union?

5. What was planned for construction at Hyde Park in 1939?

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