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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two: Poor Little Rich Girl.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?
(a) A divorce.
(b) A financial crisis.
(c) A needy personality.
(d) A broken ankle.

2. What did Elliot Roosevelt die of?
(a) Shipwreck.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) An accident.

3. To what does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt devoted her time after her husband died?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) The International Monetary Fund.
(c) The World Bank.
(d) Drought relief in Africa.

4. What is NOT an innovation Freedman credits Eleanor Roosevelt with?
(a) Driving her own car.
(b) Negotiating treaties herself.
(c) Traveling the world.
(d) Opening the White House doors to reporters.

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt used the thing the Secret Service gave her?
(a) She went for long drives alone.
(b) She negotiated treaties.
(c) She unions and workers.
(d) She used it to foster her reputation for fierce independence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's presence?

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

4. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt as a result of her mother's attention to looks?

(see the answer key)

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