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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. How old is Franklin D. Roosevelt at the beginning of the book?

2. What were Germany, Italy and Japan referred to during the war?

3. What college did Roosevelt attend after boarding school?

4. Which Americans favor U.S. involvement in the war in Europe?

5. Where did Franklin seek the healing of water for his polio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the evolution of the relationship between Eleanor and Lorena?

2. Who was Lorena Hickok?

3. In what way does Eleanor find some purpose in her life mid-1940?

4. Who was Missy LeHand?

5. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's position on war?

6. What happened to Missy LeHand in June of 1941?

7. Explain the roots of the Lend-Lease Program proposed by Roosevelt.

8. What was the nature of Eleanor's relationship with her children?

9. What was "the miracle of Dunkirk?"

10. Name Roosevelt's "Four Essential Freedoms" as outlined in a State of the Union address.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Eleanor's childhood. What were her parents like? What advantages did she have as a child of privilege? What personality traits or behaviors did she learn that would serve her well in her life and career?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the "good cop, bad cop" method of politics played by the Roosevelts. How was Eleanor's shedding light on difficult topics good for FDR even though he chose not to engage most of the time for fear of alienating big constituencies?

Essay Topic 3

Despite their marriage problems and some political disagreements, Eleanor was a huge attribute to Franklin's career. Name some ways that Eleanor helped Franklin in his campaigns and during his presidency.

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