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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Eleanor Roosevelt resign from the Daughters of the American Revolution?
(a) Because Franklin Roosevelt's advisors asked her to.
(b) They asked her to avoid a conflict of interests.
(c) Because of their racist politics.
(d) Because she wanted to make room for other talented women.

2. What were the social conditions like in America when Franklin Roosevelt took office?
(a) People were enjoying unprecedented prosperity.
(b) There was lawlessness in large areas.
(c) Millions were out of work.
(d) People were getting back to work.

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

4. When did Franklin Roosevelt ask Congress for a declaration of war?
(a) December 8, 1941.
(b) August, 1945.
(c) May 1, 1940.
(d) September 2, 1939.

5. How did Eleanor Roosevelt describe her political position?
(a) Isolationist.
(b) Anti-war.
(c) Practical pacifism.
(d) Hawkish.

6. What did Eleanor Roosevelt dislike about the prospect of moving to Washington D.C.?
(a) Having to be outspoken.
(b) Being responsible for so many people.
(c) Having to hold her tongue.
(d) Being scrutinized by everyone.

7. Eleanor Roosevelt was criticized for advocating what political stance?
(a) Government regulation.
(b) Women's rights.
(c) Environmental protection.
(d) Equal rights for blacks.

8. What does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt needed as the war took a toll on him?
(a) Visits from grandchildren.
(b) Distracting conversations about trivialities.
(c) Quiet time alone with Eleanor.
(d) Travel.

9. When did Franklin Roosevelt take office in the White House?
(a) April 1934.
(b) February 1932.
(c) March 1931.
(d) March 1933.

10. How does Freedman say Eleanor changed in Franklin Roosevelt's second term?
(a) She rose to the occasion and ran his administration.
(b) She began to seize power for herself.
(c) She became a more attentive listener.
(d) She began to get in over her head.

11. What did Eleanor Roosevelt urge women to do in 'It's Up to the Women'?
(a) Help the poor.
(b) Participate in politics.
(c) Make the money for the household.
(d) Guarantee equal rights for blacks.

12. What does Freedman say were Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about war?
(a) Freedman says that Eleanor was anxious to get troops to Europe to protect the poor and desperate people there.
(b) Freedman says that Eleanor hated the possibility of another war.
(c) Freedman says that Eleanor favored air strikes to occupation.
(d) Freedman says that Eleanor wanted to defeat Germany once and for all.

13. How does Freedman say Eleanor tried to convey her observations to her husband?
(a) As accurately as possible.
(b) In a light that would help the common man.
(c) In a light that would help him in the polls.
(d) In a light that would help women's rights.

14. What did Eleanor like about Louis Howe?
(a) He introduced her to modern art.
(b) He asked her opinions.
(c) He was the most dashing man in the legislature.
(d) He adored her.

15. What did Eleanor Roosevelt prefer to chauffeured limousines?
(a) A Ford roadster.
(b) A Plymouth convertible.
(c) A Dodge coupe.
(d) Walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice did Louis Howe give Eleanor Roosevelt after Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?

2. How does Freedman say the trip to see troops affected Eleanor Roosevelt?

3. Who was Earl Miller?

4. What was Eleanor's position at the League of Women's Voters?

5. How many men does Freedman say were killed in World War I?

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