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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who is wrestling with Elliott and Franklin Jr.?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) FDR
(d) Jimmy.

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, where does FDR decide to display the gift he has been given?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In the front room.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In his office.

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

6. What does Mr. Lassiter represent?
(a) A religious organization seeking FDR's backing.
(b) The Democratic National Committee.
(c) An organization to which FDR belongs.
(d) A political organization seeking FDR's financial support.

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

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

9. Which famous sports figure supports Al Smith?
(a) Babe Ruth.
(b) Jim Thorpe.
(c) Jack Dempsey.
(d) Ty Cobb.

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

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

12. 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) Al Smith is not an honest man.
(c) FDR would have to stand for nearly 45 minutes.
(d) FDR would be supporting the underdog.

13. What does Anna complain about in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her old coat.
(c) The temperature of the soup.
(d) Her room.

14. Which character shakes FDR's hand before leaving for the stage in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Sara.
(d) Missy.

15. In Act 3, Scene 3, how many steps must FDR take to reach the podium?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Al Smith, what is the first objective of a politician?

2. What state does the chairman call first in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. Who is the chairman of the convention?

4. What does Missy bring FDR at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, what has accumulated for the other delegates?

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