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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 Anna Roosevelt die of?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Polio.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Scarlet fever.

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's lifestyle like, according to Freedman?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Thrifty.
(c) Penurious.
(d) Niggardly.

3. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) Her sister died.
(c) Polio.
(d) A farm accident.

4. What does Freedman say the Secret Service gave Eleanor Roosevelt?
(a) Top secret security clearance.
(b) A gun.
(c) A budget.
(d) Her own car.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's personality as a child?

3. What does Freedman say was Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood nickname?

4. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?

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

(see the answer key)

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