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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does FDR stop Anna's complaints in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He tells her a story.
(b) He bribes her.
(c) He threatens to send her away to school.
(d) He gives her the room she wants.

3. Which child does FDR decide to have stand beside him at the national convention?
(a) Anna.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Franklin Jr.

4. 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) Publicly voice support for his bid as governor of New York.
(d) Submit a proposal at the Republican National Convention.

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, what song does the band play as FDR begins to walk on the platform?
(a) "God Bless America."
(b) "Sidewalks of New York."
(c) "New York, New York."
(d) The national anthem.

6. How does FDR feel about the concept of "noblesse oblige?"
(a) He supports it in theory.
(b) He feels it is archaic and unfair.
(c) He feels that it is the way of a new America.
(d) It angers him to the point of throwing a pillow.

7. Which character does FDR refer to as a "man of iron"?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Al Smith.
(d) Daly.

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

9. When is Act 2, Scene 2, set?
(a) Fall of 1924.
(b) January of 1923.
(c) Summer of 1921.
(d) Spring of 1922.

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

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

12. How does Al Smith react to Missy's offer of a drink in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He reminds her alcohol is illegal and orders coffee.
(b) He is offended and reprimands her.
(c) He smiles and quietly asks for vermouth.
(d) He reminds her alcohol is illegal and orders a Scotch.

13. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter's opposition to Al Smith?
(a) He dictates a letter that removes 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 indicates his support of Al Smith.

14. What do FDR and Mr. Howe disagree on in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) The length of his speech.
(b) The ending of the speech.
(c) The opening of his speech.
(d) His movement on the platform.

15. Which character does the policeman briefly apprehend in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Howe
(b) Daly.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Franklin Jr.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who is wrestling with Elliott and Franklin Jr.?

2. How long does FDR plan for his speech to last?

3. Who holds FDR's crutches in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. What is FDR doing behind the screen in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. Where is Act 2, Scene 2, set?

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