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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 does Churchill write to Roosevelt in November of 1940?

2. Why does the Civil Rights movement surge again at this time?

3. As part of his presidential campaign of 1940, what did Roosevelt do?

4. What was Eleanor's relation to Theodore Roosevelt?

5. In what incident did Eleanor get involved in Virginia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was "the miracle of Dunkirk?"

2. What is the difficult position in which Roosevelt finds himself as Europe continues to be ravaged by Germany?

3. In what way does Eleanor find some purpose in her life mid-1940?

4. What was Eleanor Roosevelt's position on war?

5. Who were the principal companions of Franklin and Eleanor during this period?

6. What was the nature of Eleanor's relationship with her children?

7. What was the nature of Roosevelt's childhood?

8. Who was Missy LeHand?

9. What happened in the aftermath of Sara Roosevelt's death in September 1941?

10. What was the nature of Eleanor's childhood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite their marriage problems and some political disagreements, Eleanor was a huge attribute to Franklin's career. Name some ways that Eleanor helped Franklin in his campaigns and during his presidency.

Essay Topic 2

The author makes the point that in spite of their places on the world stage, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were also a married couple with problems just like any married couple. Name some of the challenges of the Roosevelt marriage. What were their coping mechanisms? What were their attempts to strengthen or weaken the bond through the years?

Essay Topic 3

German technology is known worldwide for its excellence. Explain how the Germans far exceeded America or any of its allies in weaponry and arms. What does this arms technology say about the core philosophies of a country?

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