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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. In what type of household was Roosevelt raised?

2. Where did Roosevelt vacation with his family in June of 1940?

3. Why did Eleanor want to travel to Europe in 1940?

4. Why are American Catholics opposed to helping the answer to #82 defend itself against Germany?

5. How old is Franklin D. Roosevelt at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Missy LeHand?

2. Explain Eleanor Roosevelt's position and activities related to race relations in the United States in 1940.

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

4. Who was James Doolittle?

5. What is Eleanor's heritage?

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

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

8. Explain Roosevelt's difficult position about entering the war.

9. What was the evolution of the relationship between Eleanor and Lorena?

10. What was the state of Franklin and Eleanor's marriage in 1940?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Eleanor Roosevelt strongly opposed war of any kind. Explain the challenges Franklin Roosevelt faced when trying to "sell" war not only to the American public but also to his strong and opinionated wife. Were Eleanor's opinions on this subject entertained or rejected outright?

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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