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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. Where did Franklin Roosevelt work after he returned from his honeymoon?
(a) New York government.
(b) Charitable organization.
(c) Wall Street law firm.
(d) Democratic political party.

2. What was Franklin Roosevelt's response to Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her household?
(a) He told her that it wouldn't be long before things improved.
(b) He told her to speak up.
(c) He told her to just bear it.
(d) He told her to keep busy.

3. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?
(a) She spoke out for American participation in World War II.
(b) She spoke out in defense of corporations and free enterprise.
(c) She began to speak less and less as her husband's presidency went on.
(d) She spoke more strongly for justice and peace.

4. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?
(a) Debased the office.
(b) Took it to new heights.
(c) Won more power for it.
(d) Turned it into a more diplomatic position.

5. How does Freedman characterize Franklin Roosevelt's attitude toward the children?
(a) He hardy noticed them.
(b) He played with them and spoiled them.
(c) He disciplined them strictly.
(d) He took them with him to the legislature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Franklin Roosevelt attend law school?

2. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?

3. What is NOT an innovation Freedman credits Eleanor Roosevelt with?

4. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt when Franklin proposed?

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor tried to convey her observations to her husband?

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