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A quiz about Russell Freedman's book, FDR: A Photobiography (ch 1-3 only)
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1
What boarding school did FDR attend when he reached high school age?
Groton School
Phillips Exeter Academy
The Hotchkiss School
Milton Academy
2
How was Eleanor Roosevelt related to Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore is Eleanor's cousin
Theodore is Eleanor's father
Theodore is Eleanor's uncle
Theodore is Eleanor's grandfather
3
It's not surprising FDR entered this branch of the military, given his family background.
The Army
The Navy
The Secret Service
The Marines
4
How was FDR related to Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt was his uncle.
Theodore Roosevelt was his grandfather.
Theodore Roosevelt was his distant cousin.
Theodore Roosevelt was his great grandfather.
5
FDR's social life in college can be described as the following:
non existant
isolating
exclusive
limiting
6
All of the following are noteworthy about FDR's time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy
except
sailed a Uboat from the coast of Maine to Ireland
created a chain of underwater TNT to stop German subs
came under German artillery fire in WWI
for the first time women naval officers were hired
7
FDR's, and the United States', first female cabinet member.
Francis Perkins
Perkins Jenning
Eleanor Roosevelt
Francis Folio
8
How did Theodore Roosevelt became president?
He was elected as the sole candidate of the Republican party
He became president after McKinley was assassinated
He became president after a narrow victory against McKinley
He was selected a top campaigner
9
As president, FDR became the first to do this type of travel.
Travel by limousine
Travel by motorcade
Travel by airplane
Travel by steam train
10
Where did Eleanor Roosevelt volunteer in New York prior to marriage?
Allenswood boarding school
Children's Aid Society
Columbia University
Rivington Street Settlement House
11
What word would describe Eleanor's personalty accurately?
comedic
talkative
outgoing
serious
12
Who is Sara Roosevelt?
FDR's sister
FDR's mother
FDR's wife
FDR's aunt
13
FDR was the first to do this as a new political candidate in his district.
Campaign with a professional manager
Campaign by automobile
Campaign with a woman as his aide
Campaign with a dog
14
FDR's sports career at boarding school included:
leading the lacrosse team
leading the hockey team
managing the lacrosse team
managing the baseball team
15
How many kids did the Roosevelt's have (including the one son who died soon after birth)?
6
4
2
8
16
Which of the following happened to the United States under FDR's leadership?
All of the above
The federal government gives aid to needy citizens.
The United Nations was created.
The U.S. becomes the most powerful nation in the world.
17
FDR was most proud of this role he played in college.
President of the Porcellian Club
Writer for the Daily Mail
Editor of The Crimson
Leader of the Young Republicans
18
Young FDR could be said to act like this around authority:
attentive
tired
accepting
rebellious
19
Young FDR was not allowed to do this when visiting Hyde Park to do errands.
Buy anything
Eat at a restaurant
Go to the movies
Speak to anyone
20
What was FDR's dog's name?
Fifi
PJ
Rollo
Fala
21
What is
The Crimson
?
An exclusive student social club
A student research team
A student debate team
A student newspaper
22
How did Eleanor and FDR meet?
In college
At family parties
In boarding schools
In preschool
23
Jack Dempsey, boxing champion, claimed FDR had...
impressive shoulder muscles
impressive calf muscles
impressive neck muscles
impressive forearm muscles
24
FDR sported long blond curls until age...
3
5
2
4
25
What is Eleanor Roosevelt's first name?
Anna
Betsy
Elizabeth
Diane
26
What is Campobello?
The Roosevelt family's summer cottage location.
Where FDR learned to ride horses.
All of the above
An Island off the coast of New York.
27
Springwood, the Roosevelt's Hudson Valley estate was outside what village?
Hyde Park
Hyde Valley
Spring Valley
Valley Park
28
What happened to Eleanor Roosevelt's parents?
They both died when she was young.
They sent her to boarding school and moved away.
The bought her a house in upstate New York.
They made her live with her aunt's family.
29
Prior to high school, how was young FDR educated?
Governesses
Prep school
His mother taught him
Public Schools
30
FDR was appointed Assistant Secretary of what branch of government?
Air Force
Marines
Navy
Army
31
FDR was know for addressing the American public in what innovative way?
NYTimes articles
Fireside chats
Televised speeches
Presidential advertisements
32
What game, particular to his boarding school, did FDR excel in?
Side swing baseball
The high kick
The low kick
Football
33
Where did FDR attend law school?
Harvard Law School
Columbia Law School
Georgetown Law School
Bolt Law School
34
What political party did FDR belong?
Working
Independent
Republican
Democratic
35
Eleanor Roosevelt was raised by:
Grandfather Hall
Her uncle and aunt
Her father, Elliott, after her mother passed away
Grandmother Hall
36
Some of the activities FDR enjoyed doing with his father as a youth.
Ice Skating
Swimming
All of the above
Horseback riding
37
FDR excelled in the following classes and extracurriculars
except
:
studio art
football
debate team
theater and musicals
38
What war broke out when FDR was working as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
Korean War
WWII
Vietnam War
WWI
39
What constitutional amendment about term limits was adopted after FDR's death?
Limiting presidential term limits to one year.
Taking away all presidential term limits.
Extending presidential term limits to two years.
Limiting presidential term limits to two years.
40
How did Sara Roosevelt feel about the FDR's marriage proposal?
sorrowful
elated
enthusiastic
resistant
41
In FDR's time, how were US Senators elected?
by house of representatives
by land owners
by state legislators
by popular vote
42
Who was FDR's mentor at boarding school?
Reverend Enders Game
Reverend Martine Luther
Revered Peanut Eddy
Reverend Endicott Peabody
43
What college did FDR attend?
Brown University
Columbia University
Harvard University
Georgetown University
44
FDR's father's name and occupation.
Jerrold Roosevelt, owner of a bank
Jerrold Roosevelt, president of life insurance company
James Roosevelt, vice-president of several corporations
James Roosevelt, owner of a bank
45
What was
not
one of young FDR's passions?
Photography
Collecting birds' nests and eggs
Hunting and stuffing birds
Collecting rare stones and rocks
