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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 need to feel most about their life?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt believe about other people's opinions?

3. Why does ignoring the law undermine?

4. How has the United States behaved in decision making at the United Nations

5. What separates a successful person who achieves great things from an ordinary individual?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the key to democracy, according to Thomas Jefferson?

2. What does Eleanor Roosevelt have to say about the weight of delinquency and how it begins?

3. What actions did The King of England do with the CCC camp as well as at a tea party in the White House that left a particularly favorable impression with Eleanor Roosevelt?

4. What are several things that one must face before becoming a public servant?

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

6. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what is important to learn about the modern world that helps with respect and individuality?

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

8. What example does Eleanor Roosevelt share about when discussing how to deal with people by estimating the extent of one's success in communicating with them?

9. What is the chief duty of a citizen?

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

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 talks about unhappy people and how they have no idea what to do with their time. She gives the example of a mother whose children have grown up and left home. Ms. Roosevelt warns against giving up ones friends and interests while having children because it does not benefit the child. Children need to see adults who are engaged in their life so they glean a sense of independence and a desire to broaden their own horizons. Do you agree with this statement? How reasonable is this type of behavior in the modern day when a woman is most likely working and raising a family? Provide 3 arguments to support your stance. Use evidence from social history to create your social commentary.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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