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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is dressed as an Indian at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Johnny.
(d) FDR.

2. Who is Grace?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Mr. Howe's personal secretary.
(c) FDR's personal secretary.
(d) Mr. Howe's wife.

3. Which character does Sara accuse of riding on FDR's coattails?
(a) Missy.
(b) Louis Howe.
(c) Dr. Lovett.
(d) Edward.

4. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?
(a) His coughing and incense keep Johnny awake at night.
(b) He often frowns at Johnny.
(c) He has a frightening face.
(d) He always takes FDR away from the family.

5. Why does Mr. Howe encourage Missy to pretend that everything is normal around FDR?
(a) The doctor recommended humoring him.
(b) No one wants to upset FDR.
(c) A nurse recommended humoring him.
(d) FDR wants everyone to believe that he will be well again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sara plan to discuss with FDR at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Which character dances for FDR in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

4. Which character is asked to read FDR's speeches on his behalf?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sara and Mr. Howe argue in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is Jimmy's role in Scene 3 of Act 3?

3. Why do FDR and Mr. Howe disagree about the ending of his speech in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. How could FDR be lonely in a house full of people?

5. Describe Sara.

6. How does FDR's physical infirmity begin in Act 1, Scene 1?

7. Why does FDR continue to conduct business throughout his illness?

8. Why does FDR ask Missy to procure a blueprint of Madison Square Garden?

9. What meaning does the poem "Invictus" have for FDR?

10. What opinion does FDR have of Al Smith?

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