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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. Who was Joseph Lash?

2. What did Franklin refuse to do in the marriage?

3. What is the name of the proposal Roosevelt devised to help the British?

4. What role does Eleanor take on after Franklin's illness?

5. In what area does the issue of racial discrimination emerge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the circumstances related to Roosevelt's inviting Crown Princess Martha of Norway to stay at the White House?

2. Who were the principal companions of Franklin and Eleanor during this period?

3. Explain the challenges and circumstances facing Roosevelt in the matter of reinstating a military draft in 1940.

4. What is important about the date of May 9, 1940, in the life of Franklin Roosevelt?

5. What were the political implications of Roosevelt's running for a third term as president?

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

7. How did Roosevelt help the American people understand what was going on in the war?

8. What is one perspective of historians regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

9. What is Eleanor's heritage?

10. What was "the miracle of Dunkirk?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prior to American's involvement in the war, Roosevelt called for massive arms production in anticipation of meeting the Nazi threat head on. What was the feeling in the country about Roosevelt's pre-war efforts? What was the position of isolationists such as famed aviator, Charles Lindbergh?

Essay Topic 2

The author makes the point that in spite of their places on the world stage, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were also a married couple with problems just like any married couple. Name some of the challenges of the Roosevelt marriage. What were their coping mechanisms? What were their attempts to strengthen or weaken the bond through the years?

Essay Topic 3

Civil Rights is a burgeoning topic in this era, much to the credit of Eleanor Roosevelt. Why did Mrs. Roosevelt take on this particular cause? Why did she have so many obstacles in achieving racial equality and justice for black people? Explain.

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