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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four: Cousin Franklin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 began to speak less and less as her husband's presidency went on.
(c) She spoke more strongly for justice and peace.
(d) She spoke out in defense of corporations and free enterprise.

2. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to the Secret Service's objections?
(a) She was flexible.
(b) She was accommodating.
(c) She was contrite.
(d) She was adamant.

3. How did Eleanor Roosevelt say Mlle. Souvestre affected her?
(a) She strengthened her resolve.
(b) She schooled her in religion.
(c) She taught her to go without things.
(d) She opened her mind.

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

5. What did Eleanor think about Franklin?
(a) She had a soft spot for him, but no real affection.
(b) She was afraid of him.
(c) She doubted his seriousness as a person.
(d) She didn't think he was interested in her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?

2. What was a sign of being a 'fast woman'?

3. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt about her prospects as a wife?

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

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?

(see the answer key)

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