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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does FDR decide to do about his Golf Club membership?
(a) Change his status from "active" to "non-resident."
(b) Let it expire.
(c) Renew it in hopes of returning to the greens.
(d) Cancel it.

2. What is one of FDR's favorite poems?
(a) "Gluteus Maximus."
(b) "Sunrise at Campobello."
(c) "Two Woods."
(d) "Invictus."

3. When is Act 3, Scene 2 set?
(a) January of 1923.
(b) August of 1921.
(c) May of 1922.
(d) June of 1924.

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

5. Why does FDR break up the law firm he has with Emmett and Marvin?
(a) He finds the law work boring.
(b) He decides to spend more time on his political work.
(c) He was losing money.
(d) He doesn't have the time to spend at the practice.

6. How had Mr. Lassiter first contacted FDR?
(a) By telephone.
(b) By telegram.
(c) By e-mail.
(d) By letter.

7. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Mr. Howe read to FDR?
(a) An article from a medical journal.
(b) A monologue from a play.
(c) An article from the paper.
(d) The poem "Invictus."

8. What state does the chairman of the convention represent?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Montana.
(d) Connecticut.

9. What concern does Eleanor have for FDR if he decides to help Al Smith?
(a) FDR would be away from home for three weeks.
(b) FDR would be supporting the underdog.
(c) FDR would have to stand for nearly 45 minutes.
(d) Al Smith is not an honest man.

10. Which controversial organization does William McAdoo support?
(a) ACORN.
(b) The League of Nations.
(c) The Ku Klux Klan.
(d) Movement for a Democratic Society.

11. What is FDR doing behind the screen in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Practicing his speech.
(b) Changing his shirt.
(c) Praying.
(d) Putting on his leg braces.

12. According to Al Smith, what is the first objective of a politician?
(a) To fight for causes.
(b) To be elected.
(c) To keep his head above water.
(d) To make as few waves as possible.

13. How long does FDR plan for his speech to last?
(a) 60 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

14. In Act 2, Scene 2, who attends the speech Eleanor has given?
(a) 300 women.
(b) 300 men.
(c) The members of the Democratic nominating committee.
(d) Woodrow Wilson.

15. Where is Act 3, Scene 3 set?
(a) Madison Square Garden.
(b) The Roosevelts' New York house.
(c) Hyde Park.
(d) The Roosevelts' summer home in Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't FDR eat dinner with his family at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Who does FDR believe will win the Democratic nomination in 1924?

3. Who is with FDR when he meets Mr. Lassiter?

4. Who is coming to dinner in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Which child does FDR decide to have stand beside him at the national convention?

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