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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. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?
(a) She became depressed and suicidal.
(b) She created a fantasy world where he was still alive.
(c) She created a religious mindset in which his spirit was still with her.
(d) She grieved hard for three months then forgot him.

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

3. What words did Eleanor Roosevelt use to describe her looks?
(a) Ungainly.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Deformed.
(d) Rather ugly.

4. 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.

5. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's looks?
(a) She was a beauty.
(b) She was a horror.
(c) She was indistinct.
(d) She was plain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?

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

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

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

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?

(see the answer key)

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