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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are American Catholics opposed to helping the answer to #82 defend itself against Germany?
(a) There were too many atheists in the country
(b) They opposed Communism
(c) They thought Italy should be protected first
(d) They opposed war of any kind

2. What was Eleanor's personality as she became an adult?
(a) Sullen and surly
(b) Reserved and shy
(c) Depressed and insecure
(d) Outgoing and boisterous

3. Roosevelt had to decide whether to give military aid to the British or ________________________________.
(a) Let Britain fight its own battles
(b) Side with Germany
(c) Build up America's military
(d) Stay out of the war completely

4. What country does the German army invade in June of 1941?
(a) Poland
(b) Hungary
(c) France
(d) Russia

5. What is the problem occurring on American soil in May of 1940?
(a) Yankee Stadium is closed for repairs
(b) The Great Depression is in its tenth year
(c) The railroad system is failing
(d) The labor unions are all threatening to strike

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous speech did Franklin make on December 8, 1941?

2. For how many years had Franklin D. Roosevelt been President of the United States at the beginning of the book?

3. What did average Americans collect to help the war effort?

4. What became prevalent in America in 1941?

5. With whom did Eleanor side during this pre-war period?

(see the answer key)

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