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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven: On Her Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Franklin Roosevelt on his way to, when Eleanor Roosevelt ran into him?
(a) To return to school.
(b) To vacation in Maine.
(c) To visit his mother.
(d) To visit her grandmother.

3. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt saw the U.N.?
(a) As her husband's greatest legacy.
(b) As an organization of busy-bodies.
(c) As the death of her husband's accomplishments.
(d) As an obstacle to U.S. power.

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

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to the Secret Service's objections?
(a) She was accommodating.
(b) She was flexible.
(c) She was contrite.
(d) She was adamant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elliot Roosevelt's drinking lead to, according to Freedman?

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with Susie Parish?

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?

4. Where did Marion Dickerman invite Eleanor to teach?

5. How does Freedman characterize the bond between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

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