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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 sends FDR to bed early in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A throbbing headache.
(b) A sharp pain in his right leg.
(c) A sudden pain in his back.
(d) An attack of indigestion.

2. Who is Eleanor?
(a) FDR's wife.
(b) The Roosevelts' maid.
(c) FDR's secretary.
(d) FDR's mother.

3. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?
(a) He has a frightening face.
(b) His coughing and incense keep Johnny awake at night.
(c) He often frowns at Johnny.
(d) He always takes FDR away from the family.

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

5. Who is assigned the title role in the evening's play reading?
(a) Anna.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Marie.
(d) Jimmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does FDR have?

2. Why isn't there a phone in the house?

3. Which child is called "the runt" in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

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

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