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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. What diagnosis does the first specialist in Act 1, Scene 2, give for FDR's condition?
(a) A clot on the spinal cord.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) A pulled muscle.

2. Why isn't there a phone in the house?
(a) The house is too far away from the main town.
(b) Phone service was not available in Canada until after WWII.
(c) FDR did not wish to have a phone installed.
(d) The phone had not been invented yet.

3. What does Sara plan to discuss with FDR at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His behavior around the children.
(b) His involvement in politics.
(c) His crawling.
(d) Plans to move the family to Ontario.

4. How do the children feel about their father's condition in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Confident.

5. What type of attitude has Al Smith had toward FDR in the past?
(a) Patronizing.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Condemning.
(d) Bitter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does FDR practice crawling?

2. What diagnosis does Dr. Lovett give for FDR's condition?

3. What does Mr. Lassiter represent?

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

5. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does FDR decide to do about his Golf Club membership?

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