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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 reimbursement did Eleanor get for serving on the UN?

2. What was Eleanor's primary interest after she visited the Soviet Union in 1958?

3. What was Eleanor's impression of Israel?

4. Where is Franklin buried?

5. What was Eleanor doing when the news of Pearl Harbor reached her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Eleanor react to adjusting to a life without Franklin?

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

4. Compare Eleanor's views of how Russians were helping the world and how Americans were helping the world in 1959.

5. Which heads of state visited Eleanor and Franklin in the White House?

6. Describe how Eleanor became involved in the United Nations.

7. In what capacity was Eleanor involved in Adlai Stevenson's campaign?

8. How did Franklin eventually earn Stalin's respect and trust?

9. Recount Eleanor's visit to London during WWII explaining what her aunt remarked on after her visit with the royal family.

10. How did Eleanor feel about being the only female delegate on the UN General Assembly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several humorous anecdotes Eleanor included in her book. Identify at least two of these instances and describe why Eleanor may have communicated an idea using an anecdote in this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

Eleanor indicated that setting in terms of the United States during WWII was significant to her experiences as a first lady. Describe what she said about this particular setting and what role place and time play in Eleanor's experiences as conveyed in the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of juxtaposition in literature? Describe one discipline in Eleanor's book that you think is a good example of a juxtaposition of another discipline. Why do you think she may have presented concepts in her book this way?

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