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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 did Eleanor attribute to Esther Lape and Elizabeth Read?
(a) Her political awakening.
(b) Her devotion to her husband.
(c) Her triumph over shyness.
(d) Her ability to speak up to her mother-in-law.

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

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's status in Mlle. Souvestre's eyes?
(a) She had the seat of honor at dinner.
(b) She was a constant troublemaker.
(c) She was not distinguished.
(d) She was often chastised.

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's suspicion about the Democratic Party's interest in women's rights?
(a) They were just trying to use the female vote.
(b) They did not really want give women a say.
(c) They were using the women's issues to distract from other more politically awkward issues.
(d) They wanted to make token gestures, but ultimately prevent women from having rights.

5. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor's relationship with Sara Roosevelt?
(a) She declared her independence from her.
(b) She agreed with all her plans.
(c) She opposed her in almost everything.
(d) She adopted her as her own mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Franklin Roosevelt encouraged to run for a third term?

3. What did Elliot Roosevelt's drinking lead to, according to Freedman?

4. In what way does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt shocked his wife?

5. What responsibility did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt say the government bore?

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