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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt did in the wake of his affair?
(a) Pleaded with her to allow him his dalliances.
(b) Tried to please Eleanor.
(c) Disregarded Eleanor's feelings.
(d) Insisted on his rights as a man.

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

3. What was Franklin Roosevelt in charge of in Europe?
(a) Establishing U.S. bases.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Closing U.S. naval bases.
(d) Reconstruction.

4. What did Eleanor attribute to Esther Lape and Elizabeth Read?
(a) Her triumph over shyness.
(b) Her devotion to her husband.
(c) Her ability to speak up to her mother-in-law.
(d) Her political awakening.

5. What was America's initial stance toward the war in Europe?
(a) Isolationism.
(b) Expansionism.
(c) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(d) Gunboat diplomacy.

6. What does Freedman say the White House resounded with the sound of?
(a) Authoritative footsteps.
(b) Whispering advisors.
(c) Plots and counterplots.
(d) Spirited debate.

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

8. What does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt would ask his wife to back away from?
(a) Politically untenable positions.
(b) The budget.
(c) Women's rights legislation.
(d) Equal rights legislation.

9. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt became for Franklin Roosevelt?
(a) A saint.
(b) A thorn in his side.
(c) Eyes and ears.
(d) Pride and joy.

10. What does Freedman say people expected Eleanor Roosevelt to do as First Lady?
(a) Decorate the White House.
(b) Be quiet.
(c) Help her husband make decisions.
(d) Gather information for the President.

11. What did Marion Dickerman and Eleanor Roosevelt do together after Marion invited Eleanor to teach?
(a) Developed new techniques for teaching poor people.
(b) Started teaching in the ghettoes.
(c) Bought the school.
(d) Opened a new school.

12. What did Eleanor refuse to give up when Franklin Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York?
(a) The Women's Democratic News.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Travel.
(d) Political activities.

13. What did Franklin tell Eleanor on September 2, 1939?
(a) That the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor.
(b) That Japan had invaded China.
(c) That Germany had invaded Poland.
(d) That he was losing his health.

14. What does Freedman say Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt would do separately in their personal suites?
(a) Entertain.
(b) Fundraise.
(c) Hold meetings.
(d) Strategize.

15. Where would Franklin Roosevelt go for his health?
(a) Ballston Spa.
(b) The Maine Coast.
(c) Warm Springs.
(d) Yellowstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eleanor Roosevelt was criticized for advocating what political stance?

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

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's response when she found Lucy Mercer's love letters to Franklin?

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

5. Which improvement were women NOT trying to make when Eleanor Roosevelt was working with the Women's Democratic News?

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