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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four: Cousin Franklin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) A farm accident.
(c) Her sister died.
(d) Polio.

2. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?
(a) The Great War.
(b) The Depression.
(c) Reconstruction.
(d) The Civil War.

3. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's social demeanor at age 18?
(a) Aggressive and political.
(b) Pleasant and gracious.
(c) Humble and religious.
(d) Awkward and shy.

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's personality as a child?
(a) Brave.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Timid.
(d) Quick-witted.

5. When was Eleanor Roosevelt born?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1884.
(c) 1874.
(d) 1868.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title was Eleanor Roosevelt unofficially given, according to Freedman?

2. What was Elliot Roosevelt's reputation, according to Freedman?

3. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's presence?

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt say Mlle. Souvestre affected her?

5. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's lifestyle like, according to Freedman?

(see the answer key)

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