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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. What does the family first believe was the cause of FDR's discomfort?
(a) The cold water.
(b) A pulled muscle.
(c) A cold.
(d) Arthritis.

2. Why does FDR practice crawling?
(a) He is bored.
(b) It is the fastest way for him to move.
(c) He is tired of relying on others.
(d) He fears being trapped by a house fire.

3. Who is Missy LeHand?
(a) The Roosevelt's maid.
(b) FDR's private secretary.
(c) FDR's political adviser.
(d) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .

4. What does Eleanor do for her children at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Tucks them into bed.
(b) Sings them a song.
(c) Hugs and kisses each one.
(d) Reads them a story.

5. What is Mr. Brimmer going to build for FDR?
(a) Wider door frames.
(b) A custom-made wheelchair.
(c) Dinghies.
(d) Dirigibles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor not want her children to see?

2. How do the children feel about their father's condition in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character does FDR ask to come to the hospital on Thursday morning?

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, what accent does Mr. Howe use to amuse FDR?

5. Which character is described at the best progressive in the country?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does FDR's illness affect his body?

2. How does FDR respond to the crowd in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. Describe FDR in Act 1, Scene 1.

4. What would Sara like to have FDR do in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What epiphany does FDR experience about his mother at the end of Act 2?

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

7. What different diagnoses are given for FDR's condition?

8. Why does Eleanor burst into tears while reading a story to her children?

9. How does FDR's experience with polio affect his character?

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

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