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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven: On Her Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Freedman say Franklin Roosevelt's relationship with Eleanor changed in his second term?
(a) He guarded information from her.
(b) He relied on her more.
(c) He forced her to be more restrained.
(d) He gave her power to run more of his administration.

2. What was Franklin Roosevelt's response to Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about her household?
(a) He told her to speak up.
(b) He told her that it wouldn't be long before things improved.
(c) He told her to just bear it.
(d) He told her to keep busy.

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

4. When were Eleanor Roosevelt's parents' married?
(a) 1883.
(b) 1875.
(c) 1893.
(d) 1864.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Eleanor Roosevelt NOT make unannounced visits?

2. What were the social conditions like in America when Franklin Roosevelt took office?

3. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the New Age her husband was inaugurating?

4. What did Marion Dickerman and Eleanor Roosevelt do together after Marion invited Eleanor to teach?

5. What incident does Freedman say escalated Elliot Roosevelt's alcoholism?

(see the answer key)

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