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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 do people often blame others for?

2. What is the young couple offended by?

3. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say that being an individual is mostly about, besides being a right?

4. What does Eleanor Roosevelt say is important to work for when working for a group?

5. Children must learn to face responsibility for their actions, but what is also important to allow them to make?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is conformity promoted in the workplace and how does the individual rise from the pressure?

2. What inspiration does the Queen Mother Elizabeth of England give to Eleanor Roosevelt?

3. How do people create themselves and who do they blame for their mistakes?

4. What happens to Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's cousin that teachers her about the need to feel useful?

5. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe families should share and how should they interact?

6. How does Eleanor Roosevelt believe people should regard their mistakes?

7. Why doe few people deliberately prepare to become public servants?

8. What is Eleanor Roosevelt's definition of success and what primary figure does she give an example of an individual who lived a life of nonconformity?

9. What are the main expectations for a congressman or senator?

10. What is the chief duty of a citizen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor Roosevelt says that many fear the instability of the world and points out the irrationality of this fear by comparing the modern world to the courage of the pilgrims and their relocation to the New World. She says that courage is much more exhilarating and easier than fear in the long run. Compare and contrast the definition and motivations behind courage and fear. In your description, include 3 major historical events where a man, woman, or group of people engage in a courageous act, overcoming fear, and eventually leading themselves to a broader, fuller life.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor Roosevelt suggests four tips on how to use time wisely. The four tips include retaining an inner calm, learning to concentrate, organize time with responsibility, and use common sense in taking care of your health. Choose two of these tips on time and analyze how they are efficient. Describe how either you, or someone you know, puts these tips to use and analyze whether or not they are successful. If they are successful, describe how they are successful. If they are not, describe how they can be improved. Complete this assignment in a personal narrative style.

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