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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. On what street did Theodore decide to build the new house?

2. The Roosevelt name was linked to what in public opinion?

3. What club did Theodore join?

4. Who was the family greeted by in Europe?

5. What did Theodore believe would help Teedie's health?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did people deal with asthma at the time that Teedie lived? What did the family use to try to control or stop the attacks?

2. What was Teedie like when he entered Harvard? What did he look like?

3. How does asthma affect other family members? How did it affect the Roosevelt family?

4. What was the trip like for the family? Where did they go?

5. What was Theodore, Sr. like? Describe his personality and interests?

6. What nomination was Theodore given? How did he feel about this? What prevented his appointment?

7. Why didn't Theodore go to war? How did he get out of serving? How did he feel about this?

8. What were the four Roosevelt children like? Briefly describe each child. What was their life like?

9. Where did Theodore stay while at Harvard? What was included in letters home to family members?

10. What trip did the family leave on? Where did they go first? Why did they go there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What roles did Bamie play in the family? Why do you think she had these roles? What benefits do you think other family members and Bamie herself gained from her roles in the family? Back up your answer with information from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How did the deaths of Theodore, Sr. and Mittie affect their children? What changes occurred to the family after their deaths? Give specific examples from the book to back up your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Trace Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.'s entry into politics. Why do you think he chose to get involved with politics? What events led him toward a life in politics? What challenges did he face in this area?

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