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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. For how many years had Franklin D. Roosevelt been President of the United States at the beginning of the book?

2. Roosevelt had to decide whether to give military aid to the British or ________________________________.

3. What did Roosevelt call for in his State of the Union address in January of 1942?

4. What did Roosevelt ask Americans to buy prior to his fireside chat of February 23, 1942?

5. What was Eleanor's relation to Theodore Roosevelt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is notable about Roosevelt and Churchill's first meeting?

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

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

4. Explain Roosevelt's difficult position about entering the war.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is Eleanor's heritage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor Roosevelt strongly opposed war of any kind. Explain the challenges Franklin Roosevelt faced when trying to "sell" war not only to the American public but also to his strong and opinionated wife. Were Eleanor's opinions on this subject entertained or rejected outright?

Essay Topic 2

Franklin Roosevelt was very popular for his fireside chats which forged a bond with him and the American people. Explain how Roosevelt was able to capitalize on the technology of the day to create these innovative programs. How has technology changed in the 60+ years since Roosevelt's presidency? What is President Obama's version of a fireside chat using current technology?

Essay Topic 3

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

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