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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. Where did Franklin go when he is sick with a fever in 1944?

2. What did Eleanor write was the difference between Iran and Israel?

3. Why didn't Stalin attend the meeting with Franklin during WWII?

4. Where did Eleanor take her big trip to in 1943?

5. For whom did Eleanor have to put a request in writing to interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes to visit the White House in early 1944?

2. How did Eleanor feel about being the only female delegate on the UN General Assembly?

3. How did Eleanor react to adjusting to a life without Franklin?

4. In what capacity was Eleanor involved in Adlai Stevenson's campaign?

5. Describe the process of approving the International Bill of Rights.

6. How was Franklin's death foreshadowed in Chapter 27?

7. Why do you think Eleanor took her granddaughter around the world at such a young age?

8. Where was Eleanor and what was she doing when the news of Pearl Harbor breaks?

9. Why was Eleanor concerned about Americans' perceptions of the Soviet Union?

10. Describe Franklin's death and funeral.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor used a narrative point of view throughout her entire book, as it is an autobiography. What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular situation?

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

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.

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