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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 a common method to treat asthma during Teedie's childhood?

2. What decision did Theodore regret to his dying day?

3. What did Teedie often miss because of his attacks?

4. What illness did Teedie suffer from?

5. Who died in October 1864?

Short Essay Questions

1. What nomination was Theodore given? How did he feel about this? What prevented his appointment?

2. What did Theodore do while the family was still abroad?

3. What does an asthmatic attack feel like for the individual? What happens during an attack?

4. What was Theodore, Sr. like? Describe his personality and interests?

5. What was the new house like? Why did the family move into it before it was finished?

6. What did Teedie keep during the trip? How did he feel about the trip? Who remained in Europe after the family left for home?

7. Where did the best times for the family occur? What made this the place of the best times?

8. How did Theodore, Sr. become involved in the politics in New York?

9. Who was a part of the Roosevelt household in 1869? Include non-family members in your answer.

10. What was the Roosevelt house like? Describe what the house included and what it looked like.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.'s entry into politics. Why do you think he chose to get involved with politics? What events led him toward a life in politics? What challenges did he face in this area?

Essay Topic 2

Which family member do you think had the greatest influence on Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.? Why? What did Theodore learn from this person? What did he try to imitate about the person?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the events and activities of the Republican National Conventions that Theodore Sr. and Theodore Jr. participated in. How did the father and son respond to the conventions and the nominees? Include specific information from the book in your answer.

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