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1ère UNIT POTUS FLOTUS
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How did Eleanor Roosevelt utilize mass media as First Lady?
She avoided public appearances.
She held press conferences exclusively for men.
She only communicated through letters.
She created a woman-only press corps to communicate with the public.
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a synonym of /bi ˈʌn.də wɒtʃ/
to be under scrutiny
to be close to people
to be relatable
to be kind to the citizens
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/ˈblɒs.əm/ = /fiːl ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪd/
True
False
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feel uncomfortable =
to feel at ease
to feel confident
to feel ill-at-ease
to feel secure
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What does the journalist expect from presidential candidates?
They must have a wealthy background.
They should be relatable and have lived a normal life.
They should be flawless and perfect in every way.
They should have never made mistakes.
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Quel était le caractère de la vie quotidienne à la Maison Blanche selon Michelle Obama ?
Chaotique et désorganisé.
Ennuyeux et prévisible.
Normal et sans stress.
Inhabituel et sécurisé.
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What was Eleanor Roosevelt's approach to her role as First Lady?
She avoided political issues.
She focused solely on social events.
She saw it as an opportunity to expand her previous work.
She viewed it as a ceremonial position.
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What is a significant challenge faced by First Ladies?
Being under scrutiny
Drafting legislation
Leading the military
Managing the economy
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Pourquoi Marian Robinson a-t-elle déménagé à Washington, D.C. ?
Pour la sécurité de ses petits-enfants.
Pour travailler à la Maison Blanche.
Pour participer à des événements politiques.
Pour être plus proche de Barack Obama.
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Martha Washington did not say...
"I feel like a prisoner of the state"
"I can't go out, I stay inside"
none of the propositions
"I feel confident in my role"
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FLOTUS used to communicate directly to the public
False
True
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What is the primary role of the First Lady of the United States?
Economic Policy Making
Judicial Oversight
Military Leadership
Public Advocacy
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The standard for electing presidents is now about choosing a candidate with flawless personal lives.
False
True
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Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy
were being discriminated against by mass media
used mass media to shape their image
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The role of the FLOTUS is NOT about...
leading campaigns on issues like health, education...
overseeing Congress
representing the US at diplomatic gathering
supporting the president in his work
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What does the author argue about presidents experiencing trials and errors?
none of the propositions
It makes them less trustworthy.
It shows they are not capable leaders.
It helps them relate better to the electorate.
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the translation of "to blossom" is ...
découvrir
s'endormir
fleurir
s'épanouir
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What was one of Eleanor Roosevelt's significant roles after leaving the White House?
She became a governor of New York.
She wrote a bestselling novel.
She retired from public life.
she helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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How would you describe this family?
ideal yet approachable
polished and not relatable
formal and strict
strict yet joyful
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What is the address of the White House?
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
1600 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
1600 Main Street, Washington, D.C.
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The spouse of the President is called...
Female Leader of the United States
Federal Leader of the United States
First Lady of the United States
First Officer of the United States
22
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th POTUS in
1963-65
1961-1962
1961-1963
1960-61
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What does POTUS stand for?
Public Officer of the United States
President of the Organization of the United States
Prime Officer of the United States
President of the United States
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Which historical figures does the author mention as examples of electable leaders despite their flaws?
Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, John Adams, Andrew Jackson.
George Washington, Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt, JFK
Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Herbert Hoover.
Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson, Dwight Eisenhower.
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The POTUS is head of the ........ branch
legislative
judicial
executive
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Eleanor Roosevelt was not...
Involved, Self-confident, Supportive
none of the propositions
Detached, Critical, Supportive
Involved, Neglectful, Discouraging
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What is the present perfect tense used for?
To express habitual actions.
To indicate actions that are currently happening.
To express the result of past actions in the present.
To describe actions that will happen in the future.
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Grace Coolidge was comfortable in her role of FLOTUS
True
False
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to chafe under the glare of the spotlight =
to be irritated to find oneself under constant scrutiny
To appreciate being noticed or recognized
To enjoy being in the spotlight
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What does POTUS stand for?
President of the Organization of the United States
President of the United States
Prime Officer of the United States
Public Officer of the United States
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Which room in the White House is known as the President's main office?
West Wing
East Wing
Dining Room
Oval Office
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FLOTUS must meet
sky-high expectations
Realistic expectations
Usual expectations
none of the propositions
