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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many daughters does FDR have?

2. What household item has been used in the construction of FDR's wheelchair?

3. In the opening of Act 1, Scene 1, where has FDR been all day?

4. Which character believes that FDR's destiny is in politics?

5. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Louis Howe.

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

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

5. What is Jimmy's role in Scene 3 of Act 3?

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

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

8. What opinion does FDR have of Al Smith?

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

10. Why does FDR tell Missy to change his membership status at the Golf Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of fate and destiny in the play. What destiny is FDR fated to receive, and what lessons are learned by other characters as a result? Does Schary present destiny as a predetermined fate or a result of personal choice and hard work?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the progression of FDR's political ambitions throughout the play. How are his ambitions affected by his illness? How do relationships with other characters affect his political ambitions? Are FDR's political views easily swayed by the influences of external events?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist of the play. How do they relate to and affect each other? What conflicts arise between the two? How are these issues resolved? Which "character" is more successful and why?

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