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

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt about her prospects as a wife?
(a) She was filled with dread about having to perform a wife's duties.
(b) She secretly felt that any man would be lucky to have her for a bride.
(c) She was proud to finally become a wife and mother herself.
(d) She was not beautiful, and did not have anything to offer.

3. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?
(a) Canada.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Virginia.
(d) England.

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt change under Mlle. Souvestre's influence?
(a) She lost her fears.
(b) She saw through the eyes of people who didn't have her comforts.
(c) She learned to hold her tongue.
(d) She became more stubborn.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freedman say the Secret Service objected to?

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

3. What does Freedman say Eleanor felt when Franklin proposed?

4. When were Eleanor Roosevelt's parents' married?

5. Where would Franklin invite Eleanor to visit on weekends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Eleanor Roosevelt's family background.

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

3. What does Freedman tell us, in the opening chapter, about Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood?

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

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

6. What was the Secret Service's problem with Eleanor Roosevelt?

7. What deaths did Eleanor Roosevelt encounter as a childhood?

8. What was Allenswood like?

9. How did Franklin Roosevelt's mother react to news of the engagement?

10. How did Eleanor Roosevelt meet and begin to spend time with Franklin Roosevelt?

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