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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's looks?
(a) She was a horror.
(b) She was plain.
(c) She was indistinct.
(d) She was a beauty.

4. 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.

5. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt when Franklin proposed?
(a) Shock.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Franklin Roosevelt work after he returned from his honeymoon?

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt doing before her husband ran for President?

3. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?

4. What did Elliot Roosevelt die of?

5. What was a sign of being a 'fast woman'?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the role of First Lady change Eleanor Roosevelt?

2. Describe the scene when Franklin Roosevelt proposed to Eleanor.

3. Describe the difficulties Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt had scheduling a wedding.

4. Describe Eleanor Roosevelt's first engagement.

5. Describe Eleanor Roosevelt's family background.

6. Describe the rules that applied to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's courtship.

7. Describe Eleanor Roosevelt's entrance into charity work.

8. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt when her husband was running for President?

9. Why wasn't Eleanor Roosevelt looking forward to her coming out?

10. Describe Eleanor's relationship with Sarah Roosevelt.

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