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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten: The War Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Freedman say the Secret Service gave Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) A gun.
(b) A budget.
(c) Her own car.
(d) Top secret security clearance.

2. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about moving to Albany when Franklin Roosevelt won his first race?
(a) She was delighted to get away from Sara.
(b) She was glad to have more space for the children.
(c) She was sorry to leave New York.
(d) She was sorry to have to become a political wife.

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?
(a) Parenting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Activism.
(d) Banking.

4. What does Freedman say Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt would do separately in their personal suites?
(a) Hold meetings.
(b) Entertain.
(c) Strategize.
(d) Fundraise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?

2. What does Freedman say were Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about war?

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

4. Where would Franklin invite Eleanor to visit on weekends?

5. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?

(see the answer key)

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