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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of FDR's children is present in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Elliott.
(b) Anna.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Franklin Jr.

2. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter's opposition to Al Smith?
(a) He dictates a letter that indicates his support of Al Smith.
(b) He calls Al Smith on the phone.
(c) He decides to write an article for the newspaper.
(d) He dictates a letter that removes his support of Al Smith.

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

4. Which character enters frantically in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Daly.
(d) Mr. Howe.

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

6. What does the Roosevelt family plan to read after dinner in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) "Green Grow the Lilacs."
(b) The newspaper.
(c) "As You Like It."
(d) "Invictus."

7. How does FDR acknowledge the crowd in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He waves both hands high in the air.
(b) He waves his right hand.
(c) He smiles broadly.
(d) He nods his head.

8. What does FDR attempt to do when alone at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Retrieve the thrown pillow.
(b) Walk.
(c) Open the front door.
(d) Phone his lawyer.

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

10. Why does FDR chide Anna in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She barges in the room without knocking.
(b) She is complaining about trivial matters.
(c) She argues with her mother.
(d) She keeps asking for a new coat.

11. What does Al Smith want FDR to do for him?
(a) Nominate him at the upcoming national convention.
(b) Write a speech for him.
(c) Submit a proposal at the Republican National Convention.
(d) Publicly voice support for his bid as governor of New York.

12. Where is Act 2, Scene 2, set?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) The Roosevelts' New York house.
(c) At the Roosevelts' summer home in Canada.
(d) The Polo Grounds.

13. Who kisses FDR before leaving for the stage in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Missy.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sara.

14. What does Mr. Howe drink in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) A soft drink.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Bourbon.

15. Which speaker does the chairman introduce in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Senator Truman.
(b) Senator Walsh.
(c) President Coolidge.
(d) FDR.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character tells FDR, "God bless you." in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Which character leaves the stage with Missy in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. What is one of FDR's favorite poems?

4. What does Eleanor recommend for Mr. Howe's lingering cough?

5. What does Sara complain about in Act 3, Scene 2?

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