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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 Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?
(a) Took it to new heights.
(b) Turned it into a more diplomatic position.
(c) Won more power for it.
(d) Debased the office.

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt about her prospects as a wife?
(a) She was not beautiful, and did not have anything to offer.
(b) She was proud to finally become a wife and mother herself.
(c) She was filled with dread about having to perform a wife's duties.
(d) She secretly felt that any man would be lucky to have her for a bride.

3. What kind of TV show did Eleanor Roosevelt host?
(a) A game show.
(b) An interview show.
(c) An investigative reporting show.
(d) A reality show.

4. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt about public speaking?
(a) She did not like it because she was not good at it.
(b) She learned to use crowds' emotions.
(c) She became apprehensive before speaking, but generally impressed people with her speaking.
(d) She hated it because it made her so nervous.

5. What was Franklin responsible for when the U.S. entered World War I?
(a) Overseeing war contractors.
(b) Mobilizing warships.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Raising money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their visits?

2. What did Eleanor Roosevelt co-direct with Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia?

3. Where did Marion Dickerman invite Eleanor to teach?

4. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to the Secret Service's objections?

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

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