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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. Where is Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) London.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

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

3. How many sons does FDR have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. Why had FDR been unable to hold a spoon?
(a) His fever was too high.
(b) His hands had been shaking.
(c) His arms were too sore.
(d) His arms and hands had been temporarily paralyzed.

5. Who is Duffy?
(a) A black Scottish terrier.
(b) FDR's political adviser.
(c) FDR's driver.
(d) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .

Short Answer Questions

1. What does FDR receive from Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. According to Mr. Howe in Act 2, Scene 2, whom does the Democratic Party consider to be their number one choice for governor?

3. What does FDR believe he is meant to learn though his illness?

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

5. What does FDR claim is Mr. Howe's first love?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do FDR and Sara argue in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is the significance of FDR changing into his leg braces in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What is FDR's mood upon leaving the house in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does FDR suspect that the Democratic Party wants him to do?

6. How does FDR use his creativity and industriousness to aid in his own recovery?

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

8. What is the purpose of Mr. Lassiter's visit?

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

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

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