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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five: A Conventional Society Matron.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?
(a) She was a beauty.
(b) She was not considered attractive.
(c) She was half-paralyzed by an infant illness.
(d) She was handsome but not beautiful.

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with Susie Parish?
(a) Classmate.
(b) Cousin and roommate.
(c) Rival for a boy's attention.
(d) Fellow volunteer.

4. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's presence?
(a) She was always in motion.
(b) She carried a cloud over her.
(c) She was quiet and sometimes faded into the background.
(d) There was an aura about her.

5. What was Sara Roosevelt's response to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's engagement?
(a) She was delighted for them.
(b) She urged patience.
(c) She objected.
(d) She made everyone uncomfortable with her doubts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize Franklin Roosevelt's attitude toward the children?

2. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's looks?

3. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with her mother-in-law affected her?

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

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt about politics?

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