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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Mr. Howe wish that the house contained?
(a) A phone.
(b) Electric lighting.
(c) Indoor toliets.
(d) A fax machine.

2. Why does Missy chase the children away from Eleanor at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Eleanor is crying.
(b) FDR wants to see Eleanor.
(c) She needs to speak to Eleanor in private.
(d) She knows that Eleanor is exhausted.

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

4. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) Madison Square Garden.
(c) The living room of the Roosevelt's New York house.
(d) At the Roosevelt summer home in Canada.

5. When is Act 2, Scene 2, set?
(a) Summer of 1921.
(b) Spring of 1922.
(c) Fall of 1924.
(d) January of 1923.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What opinion does Sara have of Mr. Howe?

3. Which character does not want FDR to be involved in politics?

4. What concern does Eleanor have for FDR if he decides to help Al Smith?

5. What is FDR doing behind the screen in Act 3, Scene 2?

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