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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Howe encourage Missy to pretend that everything is normal around FDR?
(a) A nurse recommended humoring him.
(b) No one wants to upset FDR.
(c) The doctor recommended humoring him.
(d) FDR wants everyone to believe that he will be well again.

2. How does FDR plan on going up the stairs at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Using crutches.
(b) Mr. Howe will carry him.
(c) With a lift he built.
(d) By crawling.

3. Where is Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) New York.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

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

5. Who is Grace?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Mr. Howe's personal secretary.
(c) Mr. Howe's wife.
(d) FDR's personal secretary.

6. When is Act 2, Scene 1 set?
(a) Spring of 1922.
(b) Winter of 1923
(c) Fall of 1924.
(d) Summer of 1921.

7. What household item has been used in the construction of FDR's wheelchair?
(a) The frame of a rocking chair.
(b) A small end table.
(c) A kitchen chair.
(d) A sofa cushion.

8. In Act 1, Scene 3, which engagement does FDR tell Missy to cancel?
(a) The Rotary Club meeting.
(b) The Boy Scout dinner.
(c) A dinner engagement with the president.
(d) A speech for the Lions Club.

9. Which character is described at the best progressive in the country?
(a) Woodrow Wilson.
(b) Warren G. Harding.
(c) FDR.
(d) James M. Cox.

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

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

12. What is FDR wearing when he leaves Campobello?
(a) Pajamas covered by brown blanket.
(b) Pajamas covered by a plain dark-blue robe.
(c) Pajama bottoms and a button-down dress shirt.
(d) A dark-blue serge suit.

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

14. Who is Duffy?
(a) FDR's political adviser.
(b) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .
(c) A black Scottish terrier.
(d) FDR's driver.

15. What does FDR claim is Mr. Howe's first love?
(a) French.
(b) The theater.
(c) Politics.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character comforts Jimmy about FDR's condition at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who is Eleanor?

3. Which character does Sara accuse of riding on FDR's coattails?

4. What is Mr. Brimmer going to build for FDR?

5. How many children do the Roosevelts have?

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