Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter One: First Lady

1. What does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt felt when her husband was running for President?

2. How did Eleanor Roosevelt change the position of First Lady?

3. How does Freedman say Eleanor Roosevelt asserted her independence as First Lady?

4. What was the Secret Service's problem with Eleanor Roosevelt?

5. What does Freedman tell us, in the opening chapter, about Eleanor Roosevelt's childhood?

6. How did the role of First Lady change Eleanor Roosevelt?

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