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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three: Mademoiselle Souvestre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's social demeanor at age 18?
(a) Awkward and shy.
(b) Pleasant and gracious.
(c) Humble and religious.
(d) Aggressive and political.

2. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt did about this feeling?
(a) Argued fiercely.
(b) Talked herself out of it.
(c) Argued fiercely.
(d) Kept silent.

3. What does Freedman say was the effect of this nickname?
(a) She loved it.
(b) She was hurt by it.
(c) She rebelled against it.
(d) She grew into it.

4. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt used the thing the Secret Service gave her?
(a) She unions and workers.
(b) She negotiated treaties.
(c) She went for long drives alone.
(d) She used it to foster her reputation for fierce independence.

5. What made Eleanor Roosevelt's uncle dangerous?
(a) His madness.
(b) His fits of rage.
(c) His gambling.
(d) His shotgun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difficulties does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt was First Lady through?

2. When were Eleanor Roosevelt's parents' married?

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

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's status in Mlle. Souvestre's eyes?

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

(see the answer key)

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