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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. In September of 1942 Franklin and Eleanor take a two-week trip to _______________________________.

2. Who dies at the beginning of Chapter 21?

3. What major military event occurs on June 6, 1944?

4. Where do Franklin and Eleanor meet with the Churchills in August of 1944?

5. What new platform replaces the "New Deal?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the contrasts in Franklin and Eleanor's personalities that ultimately made their marriage troublesome.

2. Explain the role of women in industry during World War II.

3. What was the outcome of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944?

4. What was the nature of Eleanor's trip to the South Pacific in 1943?

5. What is the state of the Roosevelts' marriage by the end of 1944?

6. What was Eleanor's perspective on the Japanese internment camps in the U.S.?

7. What happened in the aftermath of Franklin's death?

8. What is Roosevelt's new rallying cry at the end of 1943?

9. What were the circumstances surrounding Franklin's death?

10. What became of the Roosevelts' closest companions after the Roosevelt White House years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor faced the challenge of being both a First Lady with strong objectives as well as a mother of five children. Which job suited her better? At which job was she more successful? In which job did she enjoy more satisfaction? 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

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?

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