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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 does Freedman say Eleanor felt about her prospects as a wife?
(a) She was proud to finally become a wife and mother herself.
(b) She was filled with dread about having to perform a wife's duties.
(c) She was not beautiful, and did not have anything to offer.
(d) She secretly felt that any man would be lucky to have her for a bride.

2. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's presence?
(a) She was always in motion.
(b) There was an aura about her.
(c) She carried a cloud over her.
(d) She was quiet and sometimes faded into the background.

3. What did Eleanor give up at Sara's insistence?
(a) Going to the opera.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Charity work.
(d) Her teaching job in the slums.

4. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?
(a) Her selflessness.
(b) Her thoughtful expression.
(c) Her old-fashioned ways.
(d) Her cute face.

5. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's response when she found Lucy Mercer's love letters to Franklin?
(a) Told Sara to talk to him.
(b) Left.
(c) Offered him his freedom.
(d) Locked him out of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did World War I end?

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did to the position of First Lady?

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

4. Where does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt enjoyed happy times?

5. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt reacted to the Secret Service's objections?

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