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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. Since FDR cannot travel easily, what does Mr. Howe recommend he do to stay in touch with the public?
(a) Hold press conferences.
(b) Give radio addresses.
(c) Write.
(d) Give speeches from his balcony.

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, what does the Roosevelt family decide to do after dinner?
(a) Re-enact "Green Grow the Lilacs."
(b) Sing songs from "Show Boat."
(c) Read one of Ibsen's plays.
(d) Read the play "Julius Caesar."

3. Who is Babs?
(a) The Roosevelts' cook.
(b) FDR's personal secretary.
(c) FDR's wife.
(d) FDR's political adviser.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does FDR retrieve stamps that have fallen on the floor?
(a) He calls Eleanor.
(b) He buzzes for Missy.
(c) He has trained Duffy to retrieve dropped items.
(d) Using a gadget with an extension arm.

5. What does Anna complain to Eleanor about in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Giving up her room to Mr. Howe.
(b) Sara.
(c) The amount of time Eleanor spends out of the house.
(d) The rearranging of the furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character describes FDR as having "the body of a bull - disposition of a lamb?"

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does FDR claim to have learned during his illness?

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

4. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?

5. Where is Dr. Lovett's practice?

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