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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. How did Eleanor feel about being separated from her children?

2. Whose house did the Roosevelts move into in 1913?

3. Where did Eleanor and her siblings spend the winters?

4. Where did Eleanor go after finishing school?

5. What didn't Eleanor consent to, as First Lady?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Eleanor's opinion of Secret Service protection.

2. Rather than being in public office throughout most of the 1920's, what was Franklin doing instead?

3. Describe Eleanor's relationship with her biological parents.

4. What was Eleanor's description of when Franklin won the presidential election?

5. How did Eleanor's relationship with her mother-in-law change in Chapter 11?

6. How did Eleanor become aware at a young age that there is much suffering in the world?

7. Describe the process of how Franklin was elected governor of New York, including the Democratic Convention.

8. Eleanor's role as a mother and wife changed a bit during WWI. What did she see as her main duties?

9. What was Eleanor like in large groups as a teenager?

10. How was Eleanor introduced to politics? What was her attitude toward them at first?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many places in her book, Eleanor used imagery to describe certain people, places, or events. Using one specific example from Eleanor's book, describe how the imagery she provided adds to the reader's understanding and perception of her life.

Essay Topic 2

After Franklin's death, what organizations did Eleanor become involved with? Which of these do you think had the biggest impact on her personal development?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the difference between denotation and connotation. How does this related to the word "wife" in terms of Eleanor's book?

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