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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 was Eleanor given to carry in her car?

2. Why was the First Lady able to travel without being recognized?

3. In 1916, where did the Roosevelts spend the summer?

4. From where was Franklin called when preparations were being made for the US to enter WWI?

5. Where was the 1920 Democratic convention held?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what capacity was Eleanor working as a journalist during the 1930's?

3. Describe Eleanor's increasing independence in Chapter 8.

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

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

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

7. What sorts of travel experiences did Eleanor have as a young girl?

8. Describe Eleanor's feelings when her daughter, Anna, went to boarding school.

9. How much of Eleanor's advice do you think Franklin took seriously? Why do you think that?

10. Describe Eleanor's "coming out" as a debutante..

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several humorous anecdotes Eleanor included in her book. Identify at least two of these instances and describe why Eleanor may have communicated an idea using an anecdote in this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Eleanor and Franklin. How were they different? How were they the same?

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