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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mr. Howe in Act 2, Scene 2, whom does the Democratic Party consider to be their number one choice for governor?
(a) Warren G. Harding.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) James M. Cox.
(d) FDR.

2. According to Al Smith, what is the first objective of a politician?
(a) To be elected.
(b) To fight for causes.
(c) To keep his head above water.
(d) To make as few waves as possible.

3. How much time has passed between the end of Act 1, Scene 1, and the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Three months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

4. Where is Act 2, Scene 2, set?
(a) The Polo Grounds.
(b) At the Roosevelts' summer home in Canada.
(c) The Roosevelts' New York house.
(d) Hyde Park.

5. Why does Mr. Lassiter oppose Al Smith's bid for president?
(a) The organization has knowlege of a sordid affair.
(b) Al Smith is a Republican.
(c) Al Smith is Catholic.
(d) The Democrats do not support Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why had FDR been unable to hold a spoon?

2. Where is Act 2, Scene, 1 set?

3. How had Mr. Lassiter first contacted FDR?

4. Which character offers to help with the children in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Which character does Sara accuse of riding on FDR's coattails?

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