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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 old was Eleanor Roosevelt when she returned to the U.S.?
(a) 24.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 16.

2. Who did Franklin Roosevelt follow into politics?
(a) A lawyer from his firm.
(b) His cousin Teddy.
(c) His mother's advice.
(d) His father.

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

4. How did Sara Roosevelt's feelings change by the time Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married?
(a) She was less and less interested in the wedding.
(b) She started to have doubts about Franklin as a husband.
(c) She was terrified that Eleanor was taking Franklin away.
(d) She came to adore Eleanor.

5. When was Eleanor Roosevelt's first child born?
(a) Spring 1906.
(b) Winter 1905.
(c) Fall 1906.
(d) Spring 1905.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did about this feeling?

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?

4. Who was Lucy Mercer?

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to the Secret Service's objections?

(see the answer key)

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