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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Denenberg say Roosevelt thought about Lindbergh?

2. Why had Lindbergh flown to meet Morrow?

3. What was Lindbergh given by Goering?

4. What was the result of the controversy?

5. Where did the Lindberghs NOT have residences?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the problems with the investigation in the Lindberghs' baby's disappearance?

2. What efforts did the Lindberghs have to take to avoid the press?

3. What did Lindbergh see in his visits to Germany?

4. What was Lindbergh's relationship with Dr. Carrel?

5. What was Lindbergh employed at during the trial of Bruno Hauptmann?

6. Describe the conditions of Lindbergh's death.

7. Describe the resurgence of Lindbergh's popularity in the 1960s.

8. How did Lindbergh's opinion of Germany change the public's view of him?

9. Who was ultimately responsible for the Lindbergh baby's abduction and murder?

10. Describe the controversy Lindbergh was embroiled in over the air mail.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Denenberg says that Lindbergh's journals may have been written after the fact--to what extent does Lindbergh's life seem to have been revised or elaborated after the fact, to change Lindbergh's image in the public's eyes? How was the experience different from the account?

Essay Topic 2

What should Lindbergh be remembered for now? Using evidence from the book, and analysis of today's culture, describe the value of Lindbergh's legacy today.

Essay Topic 3

Where was Charles Lindbergh most comfortable, and on top of his game? Where was he least comfortable? How did he develop strategies for fostering his strengths, and protecting or hiding or compensating for his weaknesses?

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