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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. As Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt confronted what potentially crooked Postmaster General in Milwaukee, according to the author in Chapter 16, “The Silver-Plated Reform Commissioner”?

2. For how many years did Theodore Roosevelt hold the position of New York City Police Commissioner?

3. On what date does the author describe Theodore Roosevelt breaking into the executive mansion in Albany rather than waking his family in Chapter 27, “The Boy Governor”?

4. During what years did William McKinley serve as President of the United States?

5. How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he campaigned as the Republican candidate for New York Governor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who won the Presidential election in 1896? How was Theodore Roosevelt affected, according to the author in Chapter 21, “The Glorious Retreat”?

3. How does the author describe the men of the Rough Riders in Chapter 24, “The Rough Rider”?

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

5. 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”?

6. How was Theodore Roosevelt perceived in his role as Governor of New York, according to the author in Chapter 27, “The Boy Governor”?

7. Whose help did Theodore Roosevelt solicit to help him attain the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy in Chapter 21, “The Glorious Retreat”?

8. What major hurdle did Theodore Roosevelt overcome during his nomination as the Republican candidate for New York Governor in Chapter 26, “The Most Famous Man in America”? How was it overcome?

9. Who was Roosevelt’s primary adversary during his appointment as Police Commissioner? How is their conflict described in Chapter 20, “The Snake in the Grass”?

10. Where did Theodore Roosevelt move once he received his appointment of Assistant Secretary of the Navy in Chapter 22, “The Hot Weather Secretary”? How did the Naval Secretary feel about the appointment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the blackmail plot of Katy Mann and the scandals surrounding Theodore Roosevelt’s brother, Elliott. Did Elliott’s mishaps ever land him in the newspapers? How much of a threat was Elliott’s behavior on Theodore Roosevelt’s ambitions in the public sector? What did Theodore do to try to help his brother?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Theodore Roosevelt’s objectives upon appointment as Civil Service Commissioner. What were his main goals in this position? Why did Roosevelt choose to take the job despite its low salary? What reforms did Roosevelt try to enact?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination and election to the New York State Assembly. How old was Roosevelt at this time? What were his principle platforms? How was he perceived by the public?

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