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

2. What were the social conditions like in America when Franklin Roosevelt took office?
(a) There was lawlessness in large areas.
(b) People were enjoying unprecedented prosperity.
(c) People were getting back to work.
(d) Millions were out of work.

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

4. In what way does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt shocked his wife?
(a) By opposing women's rights.
(b) By sponsoring women's rights.
(c) By supporting women's rights.
(d) By undermining women's rights.

5. Who was Molly Dewson?
(a) Head of the League of Women's Voters.
(b) Head of the women's division of the DNC.
(c) Head of the effort to find work for women.
(d) Editor at Women's Democratic News.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freedman say were Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her father?

2. What does Freedman say the Secret Service gave Eleanor Roosevelt?

3. What did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt do at the Harvard-Yale game?

4. Where did Franklin Roosevelt attend law school?

5. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about moving to Albany when Franklin Roosevelt won his first race?

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