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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 did Eleanor Roosevelt feel her husband did to her lifestyle by running for President?
(a) Took it away.
(b) Improved it.
(c) Undermined it.
(d) Belittled it.

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

3. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

4. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?
(a) Her cute face.
(b) Her old-fashioned ways.
(c) Her thoughtful expression.
(d) Her selflessness.

5. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?
(a) Activism.
(b) Painting.
(c) Parenting.
(d) Banking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt used the thing the Secret Service gave her?

3. To what does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt devoted her time after her husband died?

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?

5. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?

(see the answer key)

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