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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 Teedie go with his father when his asthma acted up?

2. Who had been the leading candidate for the nomination?

3. How did Theodore feel about his rejection by the confirmation committee?

4. Roscoe Conkling wanted to run for what office?

5. The Roosevelt name was linked to what in public opinion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Mittie like? Describe her personality and appearance.

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

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

4. Where did the family go in 1872? Why did they leave New York? What did Teedie do on the trip?

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

6. What was Teedie like when he entered Harvard? What did he look like?

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

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

9. Where did Theodore go? Who did he support? Who did he not support?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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