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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 news bothers FDR as he reads the paper in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The high crime rate.
(b) The price of oil.
(c) The high unemployment figures.
(d) Germany's troop movements.

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

3. How many daughters does FDR have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) None.

4. In the opening of Act 1, Scene 1, where has FDR been all day?
(a) At the country club.
(b) In his office.
(c) Outside playing with his children.
(d) Hunting.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, where does Eleanor wish FDR could be moved?
(a) Downstairs.
(b) To a modern hospital in New York.
(c) To the large hospital in Columbus.
(d) To their home in Hyde Park.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, which child is given a piggy-back ride up the stairs?

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

3. What do FDR and Jimmy do immediately before dinner in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?

5. Which relative has Granny gone to see?

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