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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 Eleanor hand to Missy in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) Her coat.
(c) FDR's hat.
(d) Get-well cards.

2. What does Sara plan to discuss with FDR at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Plans to move the family to Ontario.
(b) His behavior around the children.
(c) His crawling.
(d) His involvement in politics.

3. Where is Dr. Lovett's practice?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Ontario.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

4. What does FDR believe he is meant to learn though his illness?
(a) Humility.
(b) Endurance.
(c) Strength.
(d) Determination.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, what does the Roosevelt family decide to do after dinner?

2. Why does Missy chase the children away from Eleanor at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who is Grace?

4. Which relative has Granny gone to see?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Howe comfort Jimmy in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. Describe Sara.

5. What is the significance of FDR's attempt to walk at the end of Act 2?

6. Describe the family's evening entertainment in Act 1, Scene 1.

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

8. What purpose does FDR believe his infirmity serves?

9. How does Mr. Howe prevent the press from photographing FDR while he is being carried out of the house?

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

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