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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. Why does Johnny dislike Mr. Howe?

2. What prognosis does Dr. Lovett have about FDR's symptoms?

3. What is Mr. Brimmer going to build for FDR?

4. Which character describes FDR as having "the body of a bull - disposition of a lamb?"

5. When is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does FDR's illness affect his body?

2. What purpose does FDR believe his infirmity serves?

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, why does Sara disagree with Mr. Howe and Eleanor about the method they are using to transport FDR to New York?

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

5. How does the general public react to the news of FDR's disability?

6. Why does Dr. Bennett describe FDR has having the "body of a bull -- disposition of a lamb"?

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

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

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

10. How does Sara anger Mr. Howe in Act 1, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the different conflicts evident in the play. What types of literary conflicts exist, and which characters or elements interact in these conflicts? What is the major conflict, and how is it resolved after the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of symbolism in the play. What is the significance of FDR's 10 steps? Discuss the significance of FDR's need to stand for the duration of his speech. What is the significance of FDR's crawling? Discuss the significance of the progress FDR makes emotionally by becoming physically independent.

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