Sterling Biographies: Eleanor Roosevelt Discussion Questions
1.Although she was loved by millions of people around the world, Eleanor’s relationship with her own family was not always a happy one. Why do you think this was the case?
2.What are some of the ways Eleanor Roosevelt was able to help her husband—and his career—after he was stricken by polio? Why was this difficult for Eleanor to do at first?
3.Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished a great deal during her years as first lady. What were some of her accomplishments? How has the role of first lady changed since Franklin Roosevelt was president?
4.During her lifetime, Eleanor Roosevelt worked tirelessly for social change. If she were alive today, what are some of the important issues facing our country in which Eleanor Roosevelt might become involved?
5.How might our country—and the world—be different today if Eleanor Roosevelt had been president, rather than Franklin Roosevelt?