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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. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt's voice changed during her tenure as First Lady?
(a) She spoke out for American participation in World War II.
(b) She spoke out in defense of corporations and free enterprise.
(c) She spoke more strongly for justice and peace.
(d) She began to speak less and less as her husband's presidency went on.

2. Where did Franklin Roosevelt attend law school?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Yale.
(d) Cornell.

3. When was Eleanor Roosevelt born?
(a) 1874.
(b) 1868.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1884.

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's suspicion about the Democratic Party's interest in women's rights?
(a) They were using the women's issues to distract from other more politically awkward issues.
(b) They wanted to make token gestures, but ultimately prevent women from having rights.
(c) They were just trying to use the female vote.
(d) They did not really want give women a say.

5. How did Franklin Roosevelt show his regard for Marion Dickerman and Nancy Cook?
(a) He built a cottage for them at Hyde Park.
(b) He paid for them to travel to Europe for political training.
(c) He donated money to their campaigns.
(d) He wrote editorials in support of their causes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?

2. How many men does Freedman say were killed in World War I?

3. Who accompanied Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their visits?

4. What was a sign of being a 'fast woman'?

5. What did Anna Roosevelt die of?

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