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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 difference did Eleanor notice in the Soviet Union as compared to the West?

2. Which of the following members of royalty did not visit the Roosevelts in the White House?

3. Where was the Democratic convention held in 1956?

4. What did Eleanor do after her formal duties at the UN ended?

5. Where was the World's Fair held in 1958?

Short Essay Questions

1. What changes did Eleanor notice in Franklin in March 1945?

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

3. Compare Eleanor's work on the Human Rights Committee to her work in the General Assembly. Which did she enjoy more?

4. Describe how Eleanor became involved in the United Nations.

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

6. What differences between life in the East and West did Eleanor notice after visiting Yalta?

7. What is your impression of how Eleanor dealt with being First Lady during an international war?

8. Describe Eleanor's interactions with the King and Queen of Greece.

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

10. Which heads of state visited Eleanor and Franklin in the White House?

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

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 3

Why did Eleanor include specific details about her wedding to Franklin in her book? What do you think she was trying to communicate to readers about her early relationship with Franklin by doing so?

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