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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine: Partners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was allowed into Eleanor Roosevelt's press conferences?
(a) Only teachers and social workers.
(b) Only female reporters.
(c) The media.
(d) Only unemployed people.

2. How did Eleanor Roosevelt change under Mlle. Souvestre's influence?
(a) She lost her fears.
(b) She became more stubborn.
(c) She learned to hold her tongue.
(d) She saw through the eyes of people who didn't have her comforts.

3. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?
(a) Virginia.
(b) England.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) Canada.

4. What was Franklin Roosevelt's response to Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her household?
(a) He told her to just bear it.
(b) He told her to keep busy.
(c) He told her that it wouldn't be long before things improved.
(d) He told her to speak up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?

2. What does Freedman say Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt would do separately in their personal suites?

3. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?

4. What holiday did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt marry on?

5. What title was Eleanor Roosevelt unofficially given, according to Freedman?

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