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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 were the social conditions like in America when Franklin Roosevelt took office?
(a) People were enjoying unprecedented prosperity.
(b) Millions were out of work.
(c) People were getting back to work.
(d) There was lawlessness in large areas.

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

3. What title was Eleanor Roosevelt unofficially given, according to Freedman?
(a) Secretary of Interior.
(b) Lady President.
(c) Lady Ambassador.
(d) First Lady of the World.

4. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?
(a) Her sister died.
(b) Her parents died.
(c) A farm accident.
(d) Polio.

5. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's personality as a child?
(a) Quick-witted.
(b) Outspoken.
(c) Brave.
(d) Timid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?

2. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?

3. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt resign from the Daughters of the American Revolution?

4. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor's relationship with Sara Roosevelt?

5. How long did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt keep their engagement a secret?

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