The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Blanche Wiesen Cook
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Blanche Wiesen Cook
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How were Eleanor and Franklin related?

2. What was the name of Eleanor and Franklin's first son?

3. Who was nominated for president in 1928?

4. What position was Franklin campaigning for in 1910?

5. What didn't Eleanor consent to, as First Lady?

Short Essay Questions

1. How much of Eleanor's advice do you think Franklin took seriously? Why do you think that?

2. Compare Eleanor's work on the Human Rights Committee to her work in the General Assembly. Which did she enjoy more?

3. Describe Eleanor's opinion of Secret Service protection.

4. What was Eleanor's impression of Yugoslavia and President Tito?

5. What sorts of activities did Eleanor become involved in when the family moved to New York?

6. What differences between life in the East and West did Eleanor notice after visiting Yalta?

7. Describe Eleanor's interactions with the King and Queen of Greece.

8. What changes did Eleanor notice in Franklin in March 1945?

9. Eleanor's role as a mother and wife changed a bit during WWI. What did she see as her main duties?

10. Describe the process of how Franklin was elected governor of New York, including the Democratic Convention.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor used a narrative point of view throughout her entire book, as it is an autobiography. What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular situation?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Eleanor include foreshadowing in Chapter 11? What did Eleanor indicate by telling readers about Franklin's illness? Based on prior knowledge of Franklin's life, did you anticipate what the chapter ended up revealing?

Essay Topic 3

What is the tone of "The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt"? Why would Eleanor choose to write the book in this type of tone? What impact does the tone have on the way the reader perceives the characters and information presented in the chapters?

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