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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plan does Mr. Howe devise to prevent reporters from seeing FDR on a stretcher?
(a) Sara distracts the reporters with an interview as the family leaves.
(b) Mr. Howe is leaving in the car while the family takes the train.
(c) Missy is leaving in the car while the family boards a boat.
(d) FDR and his family leave using different forms of transportation.

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

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

4. Why had FDR been unable to hold a spoon?
(a) His arms and hands had been temporarily paralyzed.
(b) His hands had been shaking.
(c) His arms were too sore.
(d) His fever was too high.

5. Which character nervously fiddles with FDR's hat in Act 1, Scene 3, before handing it to him?
(a) Missy.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Missy read to Mr. Howe in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, which engagement does FDR tell Missy to cancel?

3. Which character is described at the best progressive in the country?

4. What language does Marie primarily speak in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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