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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five: A Conventional Society Matron.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Elliot Roosevelt go while his wife stayed in New York with the children?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

3. Who accompanied Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their visits?
(a) His mother.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) A chaperone.
(d) Mlle. Souvestre.

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt say Mlle. Souvestre affected her?
(a) She strengthened her resolve.
(b) She schooled her in religion.
(c) She opened her mind.
(d) She taught her to go without things.

5. What did Eleanor think about Franklin?
(a) She had a soft spot for him, but no real affection.
(b) She didn't think he was interested in her.
(c) She doubted his seriousness as a person.
(d) She was afraid of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's looks as a young girl?

2. What does Freedman say were Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her father?

3. How does Freedman characterize the relationship between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. How did Eleanor Roosevelt change under Mlle. Souvestre's influence?

5. Why was Eleanor Roosevelt given this nickname?

(see the answer key)

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