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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do FDR and Jimmy do immediately before dinner in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Read a newspaper article.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Arm wrestle.
(d) Race.

2. Who is Missy LeHand?
(a) FDR's political adviser.
(b) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .
(c) FDR's private secretary.
(d) The Roosevelt's maid.

3. Who is Eleanor?
(a) FDR's secretary.
(b) FDR's mother.
(c) The Roosevelts' maid.
(d) FDR's wife.

4. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?
(a) He always takes FDR away from the family.
(b) He has a frightening face.
(c) He often frowns at Johnny.
(d) His coughing and incense keep Johnny awake at night.

5. Which character does not want FDR to be involved in politics?
(a) Sara.
(b) Missy.
(c) Anna.
(d) Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is dressed as an Indian at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. Which character nervously fiddles with FDR's hat in Act 1, Scene 3, before handing it to him?

3. Which character believes that FDR's destiny is in politics?

4. How do the children feel about their father's condition in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Who told FDR, "It is only once in a generation that a people can be lifted above material things."

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