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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. When did Eleanor start to see Franklin regularly?
(a) The winter of her coming out.
(b) Before she left England.
(c) Right after retuning to the U.S.
(d) When she turned twenty.

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

3. What holiday did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt marry on?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) St. Valentine's Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

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

5. 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 in charge of so many decisions.
(c) Being so far from home.
(d) Being surrounded by servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Franklin Roosevelt follow into politics?

2. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor's relationship with Sara Roosevelt?

3. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's status in Mlle. Souvestre's eyes?

4. What does Freedman say the Secret Service gave Eleanor Roosevelt?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Eleanor's relationship with Sarah Roosevelt.

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to her father's death?

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

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

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

9. What were the problems in the Roosevelt household?

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

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