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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine: Partners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Eleanor Roosevelt's uncle dangerous?
(a) His gambling.
(b) His fits of rage.
(c) His shotgun.
(d) His madness.

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

3. What was it that paralyzed Franklin Roosevelt?
(a) A swimming accident.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Polio.
(d) A stroke.

4. How does Freedman describe the difference between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt on civil rights?
(a) Eleanor had more passion.
(b) Franklin wanted change to come by legislation, Eleanor favored subtler influence.
(c) Franklin doubted it could be done politically.
(d) Eleanor wanted change immediately, but Franklin could accept a more gradual pace.

5. What did Eleanor attribute to Esther Lape and Elizabeth Read?
(a) Her devotion to her husband.
(b) Her ability to speak up to her mother-in-law.
(c) Her political awakening.
(d) Her triumph over shyness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt secretly engaged to at nineteen?

2. What does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt would ask his wife to back away from?

3. How does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt's relationship with Eleanor changed in his second term?

4. What were Eleanor Roosevelt's best subjects at Allenswood?

5. How does Freedman characterize the time Eleanor Roosevelt spent at Allenswood?

(see the answer key)

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