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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 did Teedie often miss because of his attacks?

2. Which of the following did the boys climb?

3. What did Teedie have a fear of?

4. Teedie attended which university?

5. What put strain on the household, on the Roosevelt's marriage, and Mittie's strength?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Theodore deal with the depression? What did he turn his attention to?

2. What changes were taking place in the family in the early 1870s?

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

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

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

6. How did the Civil War create tension in the family?

7. What pattern did Teedie's attacks generally fall into? What might he have gained by this pattern?

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

9. What happened to Theodore after the failed nomination?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the lives and activities of the two Roosevelt boys (Theodore and Elliott) and the two girls (Bamie and Corinne). What differences in their activities and the expectations that others had for them existed? Why do you think these differences were present?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did Teedie's asthma affect both him and his family? Give specific examples from the book to support your answer. How did the family treat Teedie's illness?

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