Faith of My Fathers Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. Describe the family history of the McCain men in relationship to war. Explain how this affected John McCain's upbringing.

2. Describe Slew physically, mentally, and as a leader. How did he feel about war, and what did he do that made him so great in history?

3. What was Roberta McCain and Jack McCain's relationship like? How did they meet, and how did her family feel about him?

4. Describe how Roberta McCain's talents helped Jack in his rise to success. What talents did he bring to the table? What made him so great?