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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 World War I end?
(a) November 1918.
(b) May 1918.
(c) June 1916.
(d) August 1917.

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's suspicion about the Democratic Party's interest in women's rights?
(a) They were just trying to use the female vote.
(b) They wanted to make token gestures, but ultimately prevent women from having rights.
(c) They were using the women's issues to distract from other more politically awkward issues.
(d) They did not really want give women a say.

3. What did Eleanor Roosevelt work with a private coach to improve?
(a) Her writing.
(b) Her driving.
(c) Her sense of diplomacy and propriety.
(d) Her public speaking.

4. Who was Molly Dewson?
(a) Head of the effort to find work for women.
(b) Editor at Women's Democratic News.
(c) Head of the women's division of the DNC.
(d) Head of the League of Women's Voters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Eleanor Roosevelt NOT start to get invitations for after she joined the Women's Democratic News?

2. Where did Eleanor travel to visit troops?

3. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?

4. What did Eleanor Roosevelt prefer to chauffeured limousines?

5. What was Roosevelt and the Democrats' position on the League of Nations?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's response to European hostilities?

2. Why did Franklin Roosevelt end up taking a third term as President?

3. How did Eleanor develop as a public speaker?

4. How would Eleanor go about trying to influence the President on issues she had feelings about?

5. How does Freedman describe the role Eleanor stepped into in the family after her husband was paralyzed?

6. How did her husband's loss in 1920 affect Eleanor Roosevelt's political activities?

7. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's trip to Europe to visit the troops?

8. Describe the crisis surrounding Lucy Mercer.

9. Describe Franklin Roosevelt's progress from paralyzed New York politician to candidate for President.

10. How does Freedman describe the White House as it was occupied by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

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