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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. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt as a result of her mother's attention to looks?
(a) Placid confidence.
(b) Self-loathing.
(c) Inferiority.
(d) Queenly decorum.

2. What did Eleanor think about Franklin?
(a) She had a soft spot for him, but no real affection.
(b) She doubted his seriousness as a person.
(c) She didn't think he was interested in her.
(d) She was afraid of him.

3. What was Franklin responsible for when the U.S. entered World War I?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Mobilizing warships.
(c) Overseeing war contractors.
(d) Raising money.

4. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt speaking for in her talks?
(a) American civilization itself.
(b) The downtrodden.
(c) The woman of the house.
(d) The small businessman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who beat Franklin Roosevelt in 1920?

2. Who was Lucy Mercer?

3. Who did Franklin Roosevelt follow into politics?

4. What did Eleanor Roosevelt NOT start to get invitations for after she joined the Women's Democratic News?

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

(see the answer key)

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