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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 the social structure in Washington change after the war began?

2. Where did Eleanor's Aunt Bye live?

3. Which of her children did Eleanor have the most difficulty sending to boarding school?

4. Where did Eleanor go after finishing school?

5. What did Eleanor and her younger sons see in Europe?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the relationship between Eleanor and Franklin evolve?

3. Eleanor and Franklin were cousins. During the early 1900's, how socially acceptable was the practice of dating and marrying a cousin?

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

5. Describe Eleanor and Franklin's wedding.

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

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

8. Summarize Eleanor's first ten years of marriage. What were her main duties?

9. What description does Eleanor give about Campobello?

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

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

Eleanor indicated that setting in terms of the United States during WWII was significant to her experiences as a first lady. Describe what she said about this particular setting and what role place and time play in Eleanor's experiences as conveyed in the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is the tone of "The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt"? Why would Eleanor choose to write the book in this type of tone? What impact does the tone have on the way the reader perceives the characters and information presented in the chapters?

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