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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Theodore Roosevelt was returning from a climb to the summit of what mountain when a park ranger brought him a telegram informing him of the President’s deteriorating condition, according to the author in the Epilogue?
(a) Mount Marcy.
(b) Mount Jackson.
(c) Mount Everest.
(d) Mount McKinley.

2. Theodore Roosevelt was appointed to the post of Assistant Secretary of the Navy in what year?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1882.

3. The author states in Chapter 21, “The Glorious Retreat” that Theodore Roosevelt entertained Mrs. Bellamy Storer on the matter of attaining an appointment in what position?
(a) Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
(b) Secretary of the Navy.
(c) Assistant Secretary of the Marines.
(d) Assistant Secretary of the Army.

4. The Chicago World's Fair was a World's Fair held in 1893 to celebrate what?
(a) The 200th anniversary of Jamestown Colony.
(b) The 50th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
(c) The 400th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in the New World.
(d) The 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

5. On what date did Theodore Roosevelt resign from his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
(a) April 23, 1898.
(b) April 19, 1898.
(c) April 25, 1898.
(d) February 15, 1898.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Theodore Roosevelt campaign for in the 1888 Presidential election?

2. During Theodore Roosevelt’s term as Governor of New York, Mrs. Bellamy Storer solicited him in the help of having what close friend be made a Cardinal?

3. With the aid of what U.S. Army Colonel did Theodore Roosevelt assemble volunteers to form the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment?

4. In his role as New York City Police Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt enlisted the aid of reporters from what publication?

5. Roosevelt and his men in the Rough Riders departed Tampa for Cuba on what date?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the New York Police Commission described prior to Roosevelt’s appointment in Chapter 19, “The Biggest Man in New York”?

2. Where did Theodore and Edith Roosevelt spend the summer after their marriage, according to the author in Chapter 15, “The Literary Feller”?

3. How did Theodore Roosevelt feel about being nominated for Vice President of the United States, according to the author in Chapter 28, “The Man of Destiny”?

4. How did Theodore Roosevelt handle his opposition once he won the gubernatorial elections in New York, according to the author in Chapter 27, “The Boy Governor”?

5. How does the author describe Theodore Roosevelt’s time in Florida in Chapter 24, “The Rough Rider”? When did Theodore Roosevelt deploy for Cuba?

6. What problems arose concerning Elliott Roosevelt in Chapter 17, “The Dear Old Beloved Brother”?

7. How did Theodore Roosevelt go about tackling civil service reform, according to the author in Chapter 16, “The Silver-Plated Reform Commissioner”?

8. As Assistant Secretary to the Navy, how did Theodore Roosevelt respond to the threat of war with Spain in Chapter 22, “The Hot Weather Secretary”?

9. What event surrounding the USS Maine contributed to the outbreak of war between the U.S. and Spain, according to the author in Chapter 23, “The Lieutenant Colonel”?

10. What scene does the author describe in the opening of Chapter 18, “The Universe Spinner”? What appearance did Theodore Roosevelt make in this setting?

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