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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Missy bring FDR at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A copy of his favorite poem.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A portrait of himself.
(d) A copy of the newspaper.

2. Which United States president did FDR meet as a child?
(a) Chester A. Arthur.
(b) James A. Garfield.
(c) William Howard Taft.
(d) Grover Cleveland.

3. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter's opposition to Al Smith?
(a) He dictates a letter that indicates his support of Al Smith.
(b) He decides to write an article for the newspaper.
(c) He calls Al Smith on the phone.
(d) He dictates a letter that removes his support of Al Smith.

4. How does FDR stop Anna's complaints in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He gives her the room she wants.
(b) He threatens to send her away to school.
(c) He tells her a story.
(d) He bribes her.

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, who attends the speech Eleanor has given?
(a) The members of the Democratic nominating committee.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) 300 women.
(d) 300 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news bothers FDR as he reads the paper in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, what accent does Mr. Howe use to amuse FDR?

3. According to FDR, what has given him strength through his illness?

4. Which character is asked to read FDR's speeches on his behalf?

5. Who told FDR, "It is only once in a generation that a people can be lifted above material things."

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