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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which parts of FDR's body are obviously still paralyzed at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) His right arm and leg.
(b) His arms and hands.
(c) His legs and back.
(d) His arms, back and legs.

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

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

7. What does Eleanor not want her children to see?
(a) The newspaper article.
(b) FDR being carried out of the house on a stretcher.
(c) The doctor's written diagnosis.
(d) Her crying.

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

9. In Act 1, Scene 1, which child is given a piggy-back ride up the stairs?
(a) Anna.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Johnny.

10. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?
(a) After six weeks.
(b) In a few days.
(c) In two to three weeks.
(d) In two to three months.

11. How many sons does FDR have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

12. Where is FDR being transported to in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Boston.
(b) Hyde Park.
(c) New York.
(d) Ontario.

13. Who is Missy LeHand?
(a) FDR's political adviser.
(b) FDR's private secretary.
(c) The Roosevelt's maid.
(d) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .

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

15. What does FDR receive from Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A present.
(b) A phone call.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is FDR planning to go to find new leg braces?

2. Whom do the children cheer for at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, which engagement does FDR tell Missy to cancel?

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

5. Which character nervously fiddles with FDR's hat in Act 1, Scene 3, before handing it to him?

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