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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 led Theodore into politics?

2. The Republican National Convention was held in Chicago in what year?

3. What did Theodore attend regularly?

4. Where was Theodore's wedding held?

5. Most people thought Theodore was likable, but also __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What post was Theodore nominated for? What happened? Who did he become engaged to? Why was the family taken back by this?

2. How did Theodore define a ranchman? Did Theodore fit this definition?

3. What was Bamie's role in the family? Give examples from the book/chapter.

4. What activities does Theodore become involved with in Chapter 13? What activities does he begin to give up?

5. What news reaches the family through telegrams? Who is first to reach the house?

6. What changes took place after Elliott's return for Theodore and Alice?

7. What happens to Mittie and Alice? What are they ill with?

8. How did Theodore and Alice meet?

9. Who did Theodore support at the Republican National Convention? Who did he not want to get the nomination? Why?

10. How did Theodore get involved in politics? Who supported this? Who did not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was Oyster Bay significant to the Roosevelt family? What events or activities did the family participate in here? How would the place remain special after the deaths of their parents? Give specific information from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What events, people, or aspects of Theodore's life do you think helped prepare him to be President? How did these things help him? Give specific examples from the book to back up your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How did Theodore's time at Harvard transform him? What was he like before? What changes happened to him at Harvard? Do you think the changes were good ones? Why or why not?

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