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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. Who is Grace?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Mr. Howe's wife.
(c) FDR's personal secretary.
(d) Mr. Howe's personal secretary.

2. What does FDR convince Al Smith to put on the schedule of the Democratic National Convention?
(a) A debate about the effectiveness of ACORN.
(b) A resolution to support NATO.
(c) A resolution to deny support for the Movement for a Democratic Society.
(d) A resolution to support the League of Nations.

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?
(a) In two to three weeks.
(b) In a few days.
(c) After six weeks.
(d) In two to three months.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Al Smith, what is the first objective of a politician?

2. Which character is described at the best progressive in the country?

3. Whom does Eleanor fire in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. According to Mr. Howe in Act 2, Scene 2, whom does the Democratic Party consider to be their number one choice for governor?

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