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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Franklin Roosevelt's reaction to his paralysis?
(a) He became depressed and angry.
(b) He accepted it with equanimity.
(c) He believed he would walk again.
(d) He investigated every scientific cure.

2. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?
(a) He despaired, but was occasionally inspired.
(b) He became more understanding of people's hardships.
(c) He began to drink and became depressed.
(d) He learned to remain untouched by political attacks.

3. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was uncomfortable about in the townhouse where she lived with her husband and children?
(a) Being so far from home.
(b) Her husband's mistresses.
(c) Being surrounded by servants.
(d) Being in charge of so many decisions.

4. Why did Franklin Roosevelt expand the size of the federal government?
(a) To create opportunities.
(b) To protect against Communism.
(c) To elbow out his competitors.
(d) To solidify his support.

5. Who accompanied Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their visits?
(a) Mlle. Souvestre.
(b) His mother.
(c) A chaperone.
(d) Her grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Eleanor Roosevelt's first child born?

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt as a result of her mother's attention to looks?

3. How does Freedman say Eleanor tried to convey her observations to her husband?

4. What sadness attended Eleanor Roosevelt's return to the U.S.?

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

(see the answer key)

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