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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 did Eleanor refuse to give up when Franklin Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Travel.
(c) The Women's Democratic News.
(d) Political activities.

2. How does Freedman describe the difference between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt on civil rights?
(a) Eleanor had more passion.
(b) Eleanor wanted change immediately, but Franklin could accept a more gradual pace.
(c) Franklin doubted it could be done politically.
(d) Franklin wanted change to come by legislation, Eleanor favored subtler influence.

3. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?
(a) He learned to remain untouched by political attacks.
(b) He began to drink and became depressed.
(c) He despaired, but was occasionally inspired.
(d) He became more understanding of people's hardships.

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

5. What was Franklin Roosevelt's reaction to his paralysis?
(a) He accepted it with equanimity.
(b) He investigated every scientific cure.
(c) He believed he would walk again.
(d) He became depressed and angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Eleanor Roosevelt NOT make unannounced visits?

2. Eleanor Roosevelt was criticized for advocating what political stance?

3. With whom did Eleanor Roosevelt fly from Baltimore to Washington D.C.?

4. How did Franklin Roosevelt show his regard for Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook?

5. What effect did her husband's paralysis have on Eleanor's feelings for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the crisis surrounding Lucy Mercer.

2. How did Eleanor Roosevelt's role change in Franklin's second term as President?

3. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's career through Franklin's first term as President?

4. What was the debate over the League of Nations in 1920, and how did it affect Franklin Roosevelt's election prospects?

5. What was the outcome of the affair with Lucy Mercer?

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

7. In what way was Eleanor Roosevelt unlike previous First Ladies?

8. Describe the Roosevelts' experience in Europe after the Great War.

9. Where does Freedman say Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt differed politically?

10. How did Eleanor develop as a public speaker?

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