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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 was Roosevelt and the Democrats' position on the League of Nations?
(a) They were in favor of limiting U.S. involvement in it.
(b) They were in favor of joining.
(c) They were opposed to joining it.
(d) They wanted the U.S. to run it.

2. What was it that paralyzed Franklin Roosevelt?
(a) A stroke.
(b) A swimming accident.
(c) Polio.
(d) Syphilis.

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

4. What did Eleanor Roosevelt die of?
(a) Old age.
(b) Accident.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Lymphoma.

5. What does Freedman say the Secret Service objected to?
(a) Eleanor Roosevelt's trips to foreign countries.
(b) Eleanor Roosevelt's reclusivity.
(c) Eleanor Roosevelt's outspoken public persona.
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt's driving alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Eleanor Roosevelt say Mlle. Souvestre affected her?

2. Who does Freedman say the Roosevelts would invite to the White House?

3. What does Freedman say the White House resounded with the sound of?

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

5. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?

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