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

2. How did Eleanor Roosevelt react to her father's death, in Freedman's account?
(a) She grieved hard for three months then forgot him.
(b) She created a fantasy world where he was still alive.
(c) She became depressed and suicidal.
(d) She created a religious mindset in which his spirit was still with her.

3. Who was Lucy Mercer?
(a) Eleanor Roosevelt's social secretary.
(b) Sarah Roosevelt's friend.
(c) The governess for Eleanor Roosevelt's children.
(d) Franklin Roosevelt's assistant.

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's treatment at Allenswood?
(a) Spartan.
(b) Luxurious.
(c) Amicable.
(d) Abhorrent.

5. What did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt do at the Harvard-Yale game?
(a) Slipped away from their chaperone.
(b) Eloped.
(c) Kissed for the first time.
(d) Got drunk together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an innovation Freedman credits Eleanor Roosevelt with?

2. What holiday did Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt marry on?

3. When did Eleanor start to see Franklin regularly?

4. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt used the thing the Secret Service gave her?

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

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