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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. When was Eleanor Roosevelt born?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1884.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1874.

2. What does Freedman say was Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood nickname?
(a) Cinderella.
(b) Sweetie.
(c) The sad-eyed lady.
(d) Granny.

3. Why did Franklin propose to Eleanor, according to Freedman?
(a) He was smitten with her.
(b) He wanted her to manage his affairs.
(c) He wanted her to bring out the best in him.
(d) He thought she would make a good mother.

4. Who were Eleanor Roosevelt's classmates at Allenswood?
(a) Working girls.
(b) Her siblings.
(c) Diplomats' daughters.
(d) Wealthy girls.

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?
(a) Debased the office.
(b) Won more power for it.
(c) Took it to new heights.
(d) Turned it into a more diplomatic position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elliot Roosevelt die of?

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt when Franklin proposed?

3. What kind of gathering was Eleanor Roosevelt a frequent attendant at after her return to the U.S.?

4. What was Elliot Roosevelt's reputation, according to Freedman?

5. What did Eleanor Roosevelt feel her husband did to her lifestyle by running for President?

(see the answer key)

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