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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. How does Freedman characterize the relationship between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) They were formal to the point of being cold.
(b) They were young and confused.
(c) They were passionate lovers.
(d) They talked a lot.

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did about this feeling?
(a) Argued fiercely.
(b) Kept silent.
(c) Argued fiercely.
(d) Talked herself out of it.

3. What communities did Eleanor Roosevelt provide political access to for her husband?
(a) The poor.
(b) Northeasterners.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Business elites.

4. Who does Freedman say the Roosevelts would invite to the White House?
(a) Their extended families.
(b) Their children and grandchildren.
(c) Their political enemies.
(d) Their childhood friends.

5. What were Eleanor Roosevelt's best subjects at Allenswood?
(a) Greek and Latin.
(b) Botany and husbandry.
(c) Religion and poetry.
(d) Literature and history.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Franklin Roosevelt take office in the White House?

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

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

4. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?

5. What does Freedman say the Secret Service objected to?

(see the answer key)

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