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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?
(a) In two to three weeks.
(b) In two to three months.
(c) In a few days.
(d) After six weeks.

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

3. How many daughters does FDR have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) One.

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does FDR retrieve stamps that have fallen on the floor?
(a) He buzzes for Missy.
(b) He calls Eleanor.
(c) Using a gadget with an extension arm.
(d) He has trained Duffy to retrieve dropped items.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character was once assistant secretary of the Navy?

2. Why does FDR feel lonely in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Which parts of FDR's body are obviously still paralyzed at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What plan does Mr. Howe devise to prevent reporters from seeing FDR on a stretcher?

5. Why does FDR practice crawling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sara.

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

3. What is the significance of Sara's presence in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. Describe FDR in Act 1, Scene 1.

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

6. Describe FDR and Mr. Howe's relationship.

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

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

9. How does the crowd react to FDR in Act 3, Scene 3?

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

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