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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 believes that FDR's destiny is in politics?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Edward.
(d) Eleanor.

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character does FDR ask to come to the hospital on Thursday morning?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Missy.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Eleanor.

3. When is Act 2, Scene 1 set?
(a) Fall of 1924.
(b) Summer of 1921.
(c) Winter of 1923
(d) Spring of 1922.

4. Which character does not want FDR to be involved in politics?
(a) Missy.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Sara.
(d) Anna.

5. What does Mr. Howe buy in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Political magazines.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A soda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Marie primarily speak in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Why does Mr. Howe encourage Missy to pretend that everything is normal around FDR?

3. When is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

4. At the end of Act 1, Scene 3, which character is left behind to close up the house at Campobello?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe FDR in Act 1, Scene 1.

2. How does FDR fill his day while recuperating in his New York home?

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

4. What is the significance of FDR's comment about taking his dog Duffy for a long run in the woods?

5. How do the speakers on the platform gain the crowd's attention in Act 3, Scene 3?

6. What information is given to the press about FDR's condition in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

8. How does Woodrow Wilson's letter affect FDR?

9. Why doesn't Sara like Mr. Howe?

10. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter in Act 3, Scene 1?

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