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

2. What kind of gathering was Eleanor Roosevelt a frequent attendant at after her return to the U.S.?
(a) Hunting party.
(b) Lynching.
(c) Political rally.
(d) Dinner party.

3. Where would Franklin invite Eleanor to visit on weekends?
(a) New Brunswick.
(b) Campobello Island.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Yale.

4. How did Sara Roosevelt's feelings change by the time Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married?
(a) She was terrified that Eleanor was taking Franklin away.
(b) She came to adore Eleanor.
(c) She started to have doubts about Franklin as a husband.
(d) She was less and less interested in the wedding.

5. Who were Eleanor Roosevelt's classmates at Allenswood?
(a) Working girls.
(b) Diplomats' daughters.
(c) Her siblings.
(d) Wealthy girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize the relationship between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

2. What did Anna Roosevelt die of?

3. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt about her prospects as a wife?

4. What was the Junior League's purpose?

5. Where was Franklin Roosevelt on his way to, when Eleanor Roosevelt ran into him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the problems in the Roosevelt household?

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

3. What was the effect of Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's beauty?

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt change the position of First Lady?

5. What was Mlle. Souvestre's role in Eleanor Roosevelt's life?

6. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt asserted her independence as First Lady?

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

8. How did Eleanor like being a Senator's wife?

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

10. What did Franklin Roosevelt see in Eleanor--what did he tell her when his proposal surprised her?

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