Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Russell Freedman
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Russell Freedman
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words did Eleanor Roosevelt use to describe her looks?
(a) Rather ugly.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Ungainly.

2. How old was Eleanor Roosevelt when she returned to the U.S.?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 24.
(d) 16.

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

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

5. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's social demeanor at age 18?
(a) Awkward and shy.
(b) Humble and religious.
(c) Aggressive and political.
(d) Pleasant and gracious.

6. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?
(a) She spoke more strongly for justice and peace.
(b) She spoke out for American participation in World War II.
(c) She spoke out in defense of corporations and free enterprise.
(d) She began to speak less and less as her husband's presidency went on.

7. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?
(a) Her selflessness.
(b) Her old-fashioned ways.
(c) Her cute face.
(d) Her thoughtful expression.

8. When did Eleanor start to see Franklin regularly?
(a) Right after retuning to the U.S.
(b) Before she left England.
(c) When she turned twenty.
(d) The winter of her coming out.

9. How does Freedman characterize the difference between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's personalities?
(a) Franklin allowed himself to go with other people's decisions, but Eleanor had to insist on her own way in things.
(b) Franklin was very social, but Eleanor was more political in her interests.
(c) Franklin was lighthearted, but Eleanor withdrew from problems.
(d) Franklin brooded, but Eleanor kept working at keeping the household running.

10. What was Elliot Roosevelt's reputation, according to Freedman?
(a) A genial host and drinking companion.
(b) A popular sportsman.
(c) A keep social observer.
(d) A hard-driving businessman.

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

12. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?
(a) A farm accident.
(b) Her sister died.
(c) Her parents died.
(d) Polio.

13. What does Freedman say was Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood nickname?
(a) Cinderella.
(b) Granny.
(c) The sad-eyed lady.
(d) Sweetie.

14. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt secretly engaged to at nineteen?
(a) A Harvard boy.
(b) A working boy.
(c) A cousin.
(d) A boy from the Junior League.

15. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about moving to Albany when Franklin Roosevelt won his first race?
(a) She was glad to have more space for the children.
(b) She was sorry to have to become a political wife.
(c) She was delighted to get away from Sara.
(d) She was sorry to leave New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Junior League's purpose?

2. What was Franklin Roosevelt's response to Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her household?

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's lifestyle like, according to Freedman?

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

5. What was the relation between Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt?

(see the answer keys)

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