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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Eleanor Roosevelt speaking for in her talks?
(a) American civilization itself.
(b) The small businessman.
(c) The downtrodden.
(d) The woman of the house.

2. What does Freedman say was the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's paralysis?
(a) He despaired, but was occasionally inspired.
(b) He began to drink and became depressed.
(c) He became more understanding of people's hardships.
(d) He learned to remain untouched by political attacks.

3. What did Eleanor Roosevelt NOT start to get invitations for after she joined the Women's Democratic News?
(a) Campaign for office.
(b) Speaking engagements.
(c) Radio interviews.
(d) Political debates.

4. What does Freedman say Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt saw in Europe?
(a) Death and destruction.
(b) Hope and rebuilding.
(c) Socialism taking hold.
(d) Resistance to industrialism.

5. What was America's initial stance toward the war in Europe?
(a) Expansionism.
(b) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(c) Gunboat diplomacy.
(d) Isolationism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freedman describe the difference between Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt on civil rights?

2. How does Freedman say Eleanor changed in Franklin Roosevelt's second term?

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

4. What does Freedman say were Eleanor Roosevelt's feelings about war?

5. When did Franklin Roosevelt take office in the White House?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did her husband's loss in 1920 affect Eleanor Roosevelt's political activities?

2. What was the outcome of the affair with Lucy Mercer?

3. In what way was Eleanor Roosevelt unlike previous First Ladies?

4. How does Freedman describe Eleanor Roosevelt's career through Franklin's first term as President?

5. Describe Franklin Roosevelt's illness and paralysis.

6. Describe Franklin Roosevelt's death.

7. How does Freedman characterize Eleanor Roosevelt's response to European hostilities?

8. How did Eleanor develop as a public speaker?

9. Describe the Roosevelts' experience in Europe after the Great War.

10. What does the term 'liberal' mean when applied to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt?

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