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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. Where did Freddy engage in water sports?

2. According to Mary, how does Donald see everything?

3. What, according to the author, is important for infants and toddlers?

4. How had Friedrich made his money?

5. Who is Mary Trump?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did everyone in the family feel that Donald was not serious about running for president in the beginning?

2. Why was Donald sent to the New York Military Academy?

3. What was the health issue Mary faced after the operation?

4. How old was Maryanne when her mother was first hospitalized?

5. What does Mary mean when she says Donald has been "institutionalized" (13)?

6. How did Fred start his career in construction?

7. What operation did Mary undergo in the hospital?

8. What was Maryanne told over the phone when she was at school?

9. How does the author differentiate between the ways Fred caused damage to his eldest sons?

10. What happened typically when Donald tormented his brother Robert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze the author's description of her grandfather, Fred Trump. What do his origins, lineage, struggles and successes tell us about the person he was?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author bring out the contrast between her grandfather and grandmother? Despite their differences, how does the author argue that they contributed to the difficulties and challenges their children faced?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Freddy tried to gain his father's attention and meet his expectations but failed.

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