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

2. How did Franklin Roosevelt describe Eleanor Roosevelt's eyes when they met?
(a) Penetrating.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Adoring.
(d) Severe.

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

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's treatment at Allenswood?
(a) Abhorrent.
(b) Luxurious.
(c) Amicable.
(d) Spartan.

5. When were Eleanor Roosevelt's parents' married?
(a) 1875.
(b) 1883.
(c) 1864.
(d) 1893.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eleanor give up at Sara's insistence?

2. What advice did Louis Howe give Eleanor Roosevelt after Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?

3. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt became for Franklin Roosevelt?

4. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's presence?

5. What words did Eleanor Roosevelt use to describe her looks?

(see the answer key)

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