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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. What did Eleanor Roosevelt feel her husband did to her lifestyle by running for President?
(a) Improved it.
(b) Undermined it.
(c) Took it away.
(d) Belittled it.

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

3. When did Eleanor start to see Franklin regularly?
(a) When she turned twenty.
(b) Before she left England.
(c) Right after retuning to the U.S.
(d) The winter of her coming out.

4. How does Freedman characterize the time Eleanor Roosevelt spent at Allenswood?
(a) A time of trials and difficulties.
(b) Happiest years of her life.
(c) The worst time of her life.
(d) A time of luxury and being spoiled.

5. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor's relationship with Sara Roosevelt?
(a) She adopted her as her own mother.
(b) She agreed with all her plans.
(c) She opposed her in almost everything.
(d) She declared her independence from her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What made Eleanor Roosevelt's uncle dangerous?

4. How does Freedman characterize the difference between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's personalities?

5. In what way does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt shocked his wife?

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