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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does FDR practice crawling?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is tired of relying on others.
(c) It is the fastest way for him to move.
(d) He fears being trapped by a house fire.

2. Why does Mr. Howe encourage Missy to pretend that everything is normal around FDR?
(a) A nurse recommended humoring him.
(b) The doctor recommended humoring him.
(c) No one wants to upset FDR.
(d) FDR wants everyone to believe that he will be well again.

3. Who is Harding?
(a) The current president of the United States in Act 1, Scene 1.
(b) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .
(c) FDR's political adviser.
(d) FDR's personal secretary.

4. Which child is called "the runt" in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Anna.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Elliott.

5. What opinion does Sara have of Mr. Howe?
(a) He is a vulgar little man.
(b) He is after FDR's money.
(c) He is a wonderful family friend.
(d) He is a nosy busybody.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is FDR leaving Campobello?

2. Who is coming to dinner in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Why doesn't Eleanor get a private nurse to tend FDR?

4. Who is Duffy?

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, who attends the speech Eleanor has given?

(see the answer key)

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