Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery

Which of the following does the letter to the Daughters of the American Revolution tell you about Eleanor Roosevelt?

• She would not support injustice or prejudice.

• She had strong feelings about supporting women’s rights.

• She did not like the leaders or the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• She believed that only great artists should perform at Constitution Hall.

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According to her letter, Eleanor Roosevelt felt the Daughters of the Revolution should have

• tried to convince her not to resign from the organization

• taken the opportunity to lead in an enlightened way

• arranged for Marian Anderson to sing at the Lincoln Memorial

• written a letter of apology to Marian Anderson

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What did the lack of love and approval Eleanor Roosevelt felt as a child lead her to do?

• marry Franklin D. Roosevelt shortly after they met

• become a great speaker and stateswoman

• spoil her own children with too much attention

• focus intently on doing her duty to the satisfaction of others

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Eleanor Roosevelt’s autobiography describes

• the unhappiness she felt as a child

• her love for her husband

• her support of human rights

• the terrible effects of poverty

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The letter and the autobiography by Eleanor Roosevelt both reveal that

• she wanted only to be loved and accepted

• she always wanted to do the right thing

• her greatest desire was to help her country

• she cared deeply about taking care of her family

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In her autobiography, Eleanor Roosevelt says she was afraid as a child because she

• was raised in an unhappy home

• nearly died when she was very young

• had fear drilled into her by her parents

• felt the pain of being ugly and unloved

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According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what does she regret doing as a mother?

• Raising her children with discipline without more fun and love

• spoiling her children and having fun

• loving her children

• leaving her career as an activist to raise her children

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