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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 Roosevelt ask Americans to buy prior to his fireside chat of February 23, 1942?

2. Who was the U.S. Ambassador to England in 1941?

3. What type of childhood did Eleanor have?

4. What is the name of the cottage built for Eleanor on the Hyde Park estate?

5. Which important Roosevelt family member dies at the beginning of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the nature of Roosevelt's childhood?

3. What was the state of Franklin and Eleanor's marriage in 1940?

4. What is the difficult position in which Roosevelt finds himself as Europe continues to be ravaged by Germany?

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

6. Explain the evolution of Franklin and Eleanor's marriage.

7. Who was Missy LeHand?

8. Explain Eleanor Roosevelt's position and activities related to race relations in the United States in 1940.

9. What was the role of Roosevelt's mother in his marriage and family life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin Roosevelt was raised by a very domineering mother and married a very strong woman. What love/hate relationship did Franklin have with his mother and wife for their dominant personalities. Conversely, why did Roosevelt seek out less aggressive women as companions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The American public never knew the full extent of Roosevelt's physical limitations in the 1940s. Explain why this would not be possible for a 21st century president due to digital technology and instant news media.

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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