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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Missy read to Mr. Howe in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The newspaper article describing FDR's illness.
(b) The press release describing FDR's illness.
(c) An excerpt from a medical journal.
(d) The doctor's written diagnosis.

2. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who is wrestling with Elliott and Franklin Jr.?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) FDR
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Johnny.

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

4. When is Act 3, Scene 2 set?
(a) January of 1923.
(b) August of 1921.
(c) May of 1922.
(d) June of 1924.

5. Which two characters argue about FDR's future at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Eleanor and Mr. Howe.
(b) Sara and Mr. Howe.
(c) Sara and Eleanor.
(d) Anna and Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Act 2, Scene 2, set?

2. What opinion does Sara have of Mr. Howe?

3. What does the family first believe was the cause of FDR's discomfort?

4. Who is coming to dinner in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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