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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. What kind of advice does Eleanor Roosevelt offer to her readers?
2. What else do people need in conjunction with a book education?
3. What do Eleanor Roosevelt's children think of her friends?
4. Who raised Eleanor Roosevelt from the age of seven?
5. What must the foreign doctor Eleanor Roosevelt speaks of do upon immigration to the United States?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the moral behind the chapter on fear?
2. Who is Miss Hickok , what happens to her, and how does she cope?
3. What is so important about imagination, especially in regards to children?
4. What happens as a result of Eleanor Roosevelt lying about going to see "Tess of the U'rbervilles"?
5. Why type of book is "You Learn by Living" and who is it the author?
6. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about criticism?
7. What is the story about how Eleanor Roosevelt became interested in politics about on a moral level?
8. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say about death, especially after the loss of her husband?
9. When does the most obvious readjustment take place in a persons life?
10. How does Eleanor Roosevelt view retirement?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Eleanor Roosevelt was married to Franklin Roosevelt and discusses her husband as an inspirational figure in her own life. She learned many things from him that made her a stronger, better person. Choose 3 anecdotes that Ms. Roosevelt shares in her book in which she discusses her husband and analyze how they have affected Eleanor Roosevelt's life. How has Mr. Roosevelt served as much of a support for her as she has for him? Finally, how is this relationship almost a bedrock example of the definition of marriage to come.
Essay Topic 2
Eleanor Roosevelt teaches us to be useful as usefulness is a kind of love and respect we can share with others. Many charitable organizations exist, and they are worthy causes, but there are less dramatic needs everywhere that one can partake in to make a difference. What are the ways you and your generation can be useful? What are the problems you see around you that deserve your attention and inspiration to evoke change? How can you be of service? Provide 3 examples - one political, one social, and one economic. Be sure to use modern day evidence to back your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses women in politics and how they have more challenges than men. They seem more sensitive to criticism then men and the job comes at a high personal sacrifice. Write an essay on the strong political women figures over the last 50 years and discuss how the perception of women in politics has changed. Discuss how these women have paved the way for women in politics. Discuss Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Bachelet, Michelle Obama, and any other women that have lead not only political programs, but countries and made a difference. DIscuss the characteristics they share, characteristics that could empower future women leaders. Be sure to use at least 3 examples and back up your analysis with strong evidence of accomplishments.
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