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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four: Cousin Franklin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's status in Mlle. Souvestre's eyes?
(a) She was a constant troublemaker.
(b) She was often chastised.
(c) She was not distinguished.
(d) She had the seat of honor at dinner.

2. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's relationship with Susie Parish?
(a) Classmate.
(b) Cousin and roommate.
(c) Fellow volunteer.
(d) Rival for a boy's attention.

3. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?
(a) A financial crisis.
(b) A needy personality.
(c) A divorce.
(d) A broken ankle.

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

5. What title was Eleanor Roosevelt unofficially given, according to Freedman?
(a) Lady President.
(b) Lady Ambassador.
(c) Secretary of Interior.
(d) First Lady of the World.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Elliot Roosevelt's reputation, according to Freedman?

2. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?

3. What modest claim does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt made about her work as First Lady?

4. Where was Franklin Roosevelt on his way to, when Eleanor Roosevelt ran into him?

5. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?

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