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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 do young people most believe in?

2. What is an important feature about a volunteer?

3. According to Eleanor Roosevelt, what does everyone have a need for?

4. What does the absurdity of wearing silly hats during a family meeting prevent?

5. What kind of concept must a congressman or senator have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Eleanor Roosevelt's mother's cousin that teachers her about the need to feel useful?

2. How do people create themselves and who do they blame for their mistakes?

3. What are the main expectations for a congressman or senator?

4. What is the chief duty of a citizen?

5. What actions did The King of England do with the CCC camp as well as at a tea party in the White House that left a particularly favorable impression with Eleanor Roosevelt?

6. How does Eleanor Roosevelt say one can be useful?

7. Why is the United States often despised by other nations?

8. Describe the challenges of women in politics?

9. What are several things that one must face before becoming a public servant?

10. How do people choose their beliefs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor Roosevelt teaches us to be useful as usefulness is a kind of love and respect we can share with others. Many charitable organizations exist, and they are worthy causes, but there are less dramatic needs everywhere that one can partake in to make a difference. What are the ways you and your generation can be useful? What are the problems you see around you that deserve your attention and inspiration to evoke change? How can you be of service? Provide 3 examples - one political, one social, and one economic. Be sure to use modern day evidence to back your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Eleanor Roosevelt discusses retirement in the United States. She says that retirement is a waste of resources and that mankind should use their experienced people rather than force them to retire. Many government and private institutions make their living based on the retirement archetype that defines modern day living. Compare and contrast the present day retirement system with one that would allow for more use from retirees. What changes need to be made on an economic and social level. How would the world go about making them? Finally, do you agree or disagree that the system should be changed or is youth the ultimate source of economic and social worth?

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor Roosevelt talks about unhappy people and how they have no idea what to do with their time. She gives the example of a mother whose children have grown up and left home. Ms. Roosevelt warns against giving up ones friends and interests while having children because it does not benefit the child. Children need to see adults who are engaged in their life so they glean a sense of independence and a desire to broaden their own horizons. Do you agree with this statement? How reasonable is this type of behavior in the modern day when a woman is most likely working and raising a family? Provide 3 arguments to support your stance. Use evidence from social history to create your social commentary.

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