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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 Anna complain to Eleanor about in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The amount of time Eleanor spends out of the house.
(b) The rearranging of the furniture.
(c) Sara.
(d) Giving up her room to Mr. Howe.

2. Which one of FDR's children desperately wants to be recognized as an adult?
(a) Elliott.
(b) Anna.
(c) Franklin Jr.
(d) Jimmy.

3. Which character was once assistant secretary of the Navy?
(a) Edward.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) FDR.

4. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?
(a) On a boat.
(b) On a train.
(c) In a small private plane.
(d) In the family car.

5. In the opening of Act 1, Scene 1, where has FDR been all day?
(a) In his office.
(b) At the country club.
(c) Outside playing with his children.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diagnosis does Dr. Lovett give for FDR's condition?

2. Who told FDR, "It is only once in a generation that a people can be lifted above material things."

3. Why isn't there a phone in the house?

4. What do FDR and Jimmy do immediately before dinner in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who writes FDR's speeches?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does FDR calm his nerves in Scene 2 of Act 3 as he waits to deliver his speech?

7. Why does Mr. Lassiter oppose Al Smith's bid for the presidency?

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

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

10. Describe Louis Howe.

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