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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters argue at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Anna and Eleanor.
(b) Sara and Mr. Howe.
(c) Mr. Howe and FDR.
(d) FDR and Sara.

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

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

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

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

6. What does Mr. Howe ask Missy to check in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) For obstacles on the platform.
(b) The size of the crowd.
(c) The press handouts.
(d) Dinner reservations.

7. What does FDR convince Al Smith to put on the schedule of the Democratic National Convention?
(a) A resolution to support NATO.
(b) A resolution to deny support for the Movement for a Democratic Society.
(c) A debate about the effectiveness of ACORN.
(d) A resolution to support the League of Nations.

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

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

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

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

12. Whose pictures are present on stage in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Wilson and Jefferson.
(b) Wilson and Smith.
(c) FDR and Smith.
(d) Coolidge and Hoover.

13. How does FDR plan to stand without crutches?
(a) By locking his leg braces in place.
(b) By leaning on the platform.
(c) By having Mr. Howe support his weight from behind.
(d) By leaning back on a tall stool.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the gluteus maximus?

4. When is Act 3, Scene 3 set?

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

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