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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten: The War Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Eleanor attribute to Esther Lape and Elizabeth Read?
(a) Her devotion to her husband.
(b) Her ability to speak up to her mother-in-law.
(c) Her political awakening.
(d) Her triumph over shyness.

2. What misfortune struck Eleanor Roosevelt at age ten?
(a) Her parents died.
(b) Polio.
(c) Her sister died.
(d) A farm accident.

3. Why did Franklin propose to Eleanor, according to Freedman?
(a) He wanted her to manage his affairs.
(b) He was smitten with her.
(c) He thought she would make a good mother.
(d) He wanted her to bring out the best in him.

4. What were the social conditions like in America when Franklin Roosevelt took office?
(a) People were getting back to work.
(b) People were enjoying unprecedented prosperity.
(c) Millions were out of work.
(d) There was lawlessness in large areas.

5. Eleanor Roosevelt was criticized for advocating what political stance?
(a) Government regulation.
(b) Women's rights.
(c) Environmental protection.
(d) Equal rights for blacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freedman say people expected Eleanor Roosevelt to do as First Lady?

2. How did Franklin Roosevelt come to national prominence after 1929?

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

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's lifestyle like, according to Freedman?

5. Where did Marion Dickerman invite Eleanor to teach?

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