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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much time has passed between the end of Act 1, Scene 1, and the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Six months.

3. Which character offers to help with the children in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Missy.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Sara.
(d) Anna.

4. Which character does Sara accuse of riding on FDR's coattails?
(a) Louis Howe.
(b) Dr. Lovett.
(c) Missy.
(d) Edward.

5. Who told FDR, "It is only once in a generation that a people can be lifted above material things."
(a) Louie Howe.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) James M. Cox.
(d) Warren G. Harding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do the children cheer for at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

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

5. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

(see the answer key)

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