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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight: A President's Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Franklin Roosevelt take office in the White House?
(a) March 1933.
(b) April 1934.
(c) March 1931.
(d) February 1932.

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

3. What did Eleanor Roosevelt prefer to chauffeured limousines?
(a) A Plymouth convertible.
(b) Walking.
(c) A Dodge coupe.
(d) A Ford roadster.

4. What was it that paralyzed Franklin Roosevelt?
(a) A stroke.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Polio.
(d) A swimming accident.

5. Which child of Eleanor Roosevelt's died in infancy?
(a) James Roosevelt.
(b) Franklin Jr.
(c) Anna Roosevelt.
(d) Elliot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eleanor Roosevelt urge women to do in 'It's Up to the Women'?

2. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt secretly engaged to at nineteen?

3. How does Freedman characterize the relationship between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. What did Eleanor think about Franklin?

5. What modest claim does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt made about her work as First Lady?

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