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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. Who were Eleanor Roosevelt's classmates at Allenswood?
(a) Her siblings.
(b) Wealthy girls.
(c) Diplomats' daughters.
(d) Working girls.

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

3. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?
(a) She grieved hard for three months then forgot him.
(b) She created a religious mindset in which his spirit was still with her.
(c) She created a fantasy world where he was still alive.
(d) She became depressed and suicidal.

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

5. What modest claim does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt made about her work as First Lady?
(a) She couldn't have done her work without a talented staff of assistants.
(b) She learned everything she knew from Franklin.
(c) Even an untalented person like her could change the world.
(d) She owed everything to her faith in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Franklin Roosevelt on his way to, when Eleanor Roosevelt ran into him?

2. What did Anna Roosevelt die of?

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

4. How old was Eleanor Roosevelt when she returned to the U.S.?

5. What is NOT an innovation Freedman credits Eleanor Roosevelt with?

(see the answer key)

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