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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. Teedie was born in what year?

2. Who served as pastor to the family when they were out of the country?

3. In what year did the family leave for its European vacation?

4. Where did the family go first in Europe?

5. Where was Ellie sent for his health?

Short Essay Questions

1. What illness did Teedie suffer from? How did it affect the family on the trip?

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

3. What was Mittie's life like before she married Theodore? Where did she grow up? How did she meet Theodore?

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

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

6. Where did Theodore stay while at Harvard? What was included in letters home to family members?

7. Why didn't Theodore go to war? How did he get out of serving? How did he feel about this?

8. What did Theodore do at the convention? What was the outcome?

9. How does asthma affect other family members? How did it affect the Roosevelt family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was the Civil War difficult for the Roosevelt family? What regrets did they have? How did the various members deal with the Civil War and the tensions that it created for the family?

Essay Topic 2

What was Theodore, Jr. like as a child? What factors influenced his physical appearance and personality? What tactics did his family take to influence and improve Theodore? Give specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What event(s) do you think was most important in Theodore, Jr.'s early life? Why? How did this event shape his personality, beliefs, or goals in life? Provide specific information from the book to support your answer.

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