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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which character does Sara accuse of riding on FDR's coattails?
(a) Dr. Lovett.
(b) Louis Howe.
(c) Missy.
(d) Edward.

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

8. How many children do the Roosevelts have?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

9. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Mr. Howe wish that the house contained?
(a) A fax machine.
(b) Indoor toliets.
(c) A phone.
(d) Electric lighting.

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

11. At the end of Act 1, Scene 3, which character is left behind to close up the house at Campobello?
(a) Edward.
(b) Sara.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Missy.

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

13. 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.

14. What does Sara plan to discuss with FDR at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His behavior around the children.
(b) Plans to move the family to Ontario.
(c) His involvement in politics.
(d) His crawling.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What household item has been used in the construction of FDR's wheelchair?

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

3. Who is assigned the title role in the evening's play reading?

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

5. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?

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