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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 did Eleanor Roosevelt feel her husband did to her lifestyle by running for President?
(a) Took it away.
(b) Undermined it.
(c) Improved it.
(d) Belittled it.

2. Why did Franklin propose to Eleanor, according to Freedman?
(a) He was smitten with her.
(b) He wanted her to bring out the best in him.
(c) He wanted her to manage his affairs.
(d) He thought she would make a good mother.

3. What holiday did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt marry on?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) St. Patrick's Day.
(d) St. Valentine's Day.

4. What words did Eleanor Roosevelt use to describe her looks?
(a) Rather ugly.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Ungainly.
(d) Deformed.

5. What sadness attended Eleanor Roosevelt's return to the U.S.?
(a) Her grandmother had died.
(b) The family's fortunes had declined.
(c) Her uncle had died.
(d) Her uncle had become an alcoholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?

2. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?

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

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with Susie Parish?

5. What does Freedman say was the effect of this nickname?

(see the answer key)

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