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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven: Friendship and Politics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Franklin Roosevelt's reaction to his paralysis?
(a) He accepted it with equanimity.
(b) He investigated every scientific cure.
(c) He became depressed and angry.
(d) He believed he would walk again.

2. What was a sign of being a 'fast woman'?
(a) Accepting jewelry without being engaged.
(b) Talking with a man.
(c) Writing a letter to a man.
(d) Dancing with a man.

3. Who was Lucy Mercer?
(a) Sarah Roosevelt's friend.
(b) Eleanor Roosevelt's social secretary.
(c) The governess for Eleanor Roosevelt's children.
(d) Franklin Roosevelt's assistant.

4. What did Eleanor refuse to give up when Franklin Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York?
(a) Teaching.
(b) The Women's Democratic News.
(c) Political activities.
(d) Travel.

5. What was Sara Roosevelt's response to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's engagement?
(a) She made everyone uncomfortable with her doubts.
(b) She objected.
(c) She was delighted for them.
(d) She urged patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eleanor learn how to do in order to teach her children?

2. What made Eleanor Roosevelt feel out of place in the company of her mother, grandmother, and aunts?

3. How did Franklin Roosevelt show his regard for Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook?

4. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?

5. What holiday did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt marry on?

(see the answer key)

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