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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, which child is given a piggy-back ride up the stairs?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Anna.

2. Which character describes FDR as having "the body of a bull - disposition of a lamb?"
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Dr. Bennett.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Sara.

3. Why isn't there a phone in the house?
(a) The phone had not been invented yet.
(b) FDR did not wish to have a phone installed.
(c) The house is too far away from the main town.
(d) Phone service was not available in Canada until after WWII.

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

5. Why does FDR practice crawling?
(a) He is tired of relying on others.
(b) It is the fastest way for him to move.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He fears being trapped by a house fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, Scene 3, which character is left behind to close up the house at Campobello?

2. What household item has been used in the construction of FDR's wheelchair?

3. What does Mr. Howe give up in order to assist FDR in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Which parts of FDR's body are obviously still paralyzed at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What plan does Mr. Howe devise to prevent reporters from seeing FDR on a stretcher?

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