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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?
(a) She created a fantasy world where he was still alive.
(b) She created a religious mindset in which his spirit was still with her.
(c) She became depressed and suicidal.
(d) She grieved hard for three months then forgot him.

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

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

4. In what way does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt shocked his wife?
(a) By undermining women's rights.
(b) By opposing women's rights.
(c) By sponsoring women's rights.
(d) By supporting women's rights.

5. Who was Lucy Mercer?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt's assistant.
(b) Sarah Roosevelt's friend.
(c) The governess for Eleanor Roosevelt's children.
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt's social secretary.

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

7. What does Freedman say was the effect of this nickname?
(a) She was hurt by it.
(b) She grew into it.
(c) She rebelled against it.
(d) She loved it.

8. What was Franklin Roosevelt's response to Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her household?
(a) He told her to keep busy.
(b) He told her that it wouldn't be long before things improved.
(c) He told her to just bear it.
(d) He told her to speak up.

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

10. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?
(a) Banking.
(b) Activism.
(c) Parenting.
(d) Painting.

11. What was the Consumer's League focused on?
(a) Women's working conditions.
(b) Literacy.
(c) Hunger relief.
(d) Debt relief.

12. 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 lighthearted, but Eleanor withdrew from problems.
(c) Franklin was very social, but Eleanor was more political in her interests.
(d) Franklin brooded, but Eleanor kept working at keeping the household running.

13. What gesture of familiarity was forbidden to Franklin Roosevelt?
(a) Inviting her to his house.
(b) Writing letters to Eleanor.
(c) Talking about Eleanor with friends.
(d) Calling Eleanor by her first name.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Franklin Roosevelt attend law school?

2. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt used the thing the Secret Service gave her?

3. What did Anna Roosevelt die of?

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?

5. What does Freedman say the Secret Service gave Eleanor Roosevelt?

(see the answer keys)

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