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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who writes FDR's speeches?
(a) FDR.
(b) Missy.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Mr. Howe.

3. What do FDR and Jimmy do immediately before dinner in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Read a newspaper article.
(b) Arm wrestle.
(c) Play cards.
(d) Race.

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, where does Eleanor wish FDR could be moved?
(a) To their home in Hyde Park.
(b) Downstairs.
(c) To the large hospital in Columbus.
(d) To a modern hospital in New York.

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

7. Where is Act 2, Scene, 1 set?
(a) At the Roosevelts' summer home in Canada.
(b) Yankee Stadium.
(c) The living room of the Roosevelts' New York house.
(d) Hyde Park.

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

9. What does Eleanor do for her children at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Reads them a story.
(b) Hugs and kisses each one.
(c) Tucks them into bed.
(d) Sings them a song.

10. Which character is asked to read FDR's speeches on his behalf?
(a) Mr. Howe.
(b) James M. Cox.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) Eleanor.

11. Since FDR cannot travel easily, what does Mr. Howe recommend he do to stay in touch with the public?
(a) Give radio addresses.
(b) Hold press conferences.
(c) Write.
(d) Give speeches from his balcony.

12. Who sends a letter that brightens FDR's mood in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Woodrow Wilson.
(b) Warren G. Harding.
(c) James M. Cox.
(d) Dr. Bennett.

13. Which character is dressed as an Indian at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Elliott.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) FDR.
(d) Johnny.

14. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character does FDR ask to come to the hospital on Thursday morning?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Missy.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Jimmy.

15. What does Anna complain to Eleanor about in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The amount of time Eleanor spends out of the house.
(b) Giving up her room to Mr. Howe.
(c) The rearranging of the furniture.
(d) Sara.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the opening of Act 1, Scene 1, where has FDR been all day?

4. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?

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

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