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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opinion does Sara have of Mr. Howe?
(a) He is a wonderful family friend.
(b) He is after FDR's money.
(c) He is a vulgar little man.
(d) He is a nosy busybody.

2. Which character dances for FDR in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Anna.
(d) Jimmy.

3. Which character offers to help with the children in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Sara.
(b) Missy.
(c) Anna.
(d) Mr. Howe.

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

5. What is Mr. Brimmer going to build for FDR?
(a) Dinghies.
(b) A custom-made wheelchair.
(c) Dirigibles.
(d) Wider door frames.

6. Which one of FDR's children desperately wants to be recognized as an adult?
(a) Franklin Jr.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Anna.
(d) Jimmy.

7. How many daughters does FDR have?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

8. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?
(a) In the family car.
(b) On a boat.
(c) On a train.
(d) In a small private plane.

9. According to Mr. Howe in Act 2, Scene 2, whom does the Democratic Party consider to be their number one choice for governor?
(a) FDR.
(b) Warren G. Harding.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) James M. Cox.

10. Who is assigned the title role in the evening's play reading?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Marie.
(d) Anna.

11. Where is Dr. Lovett's practice?
(a) Ontario.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Boston.

12. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?
(a) His coughing and incense keep Johnny awake at night.
(b) He often frowns at Johnny.
(c) He always takes FDR away from the family.
(d) He has a frightening face.

13. Who is Babs?
(a) FDR's wife.
(b) FDR's personal secretary.
(c) The Roosevelts' cook.
(d) FDR's political adviser.

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

15. What does the family first believe was the cause of FDR's discomfort?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) A pulled muscle.
(c) A cold.
(d) The cold water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Grace?

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

3. What does FDR believe he is meant to learn though his illness?

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

5. How do the children feel about their father's condition in Act 1, Scene 2?

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