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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does FDR acknowledge the crowd in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. Which United States president did FDR meet as a child?

3. Who kisses FDR before leaving for the stage in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. How long does FDR plan for his speech to last?

5. Which child does FDR decide to have stand beside him at the national convention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the effects of polio on FDR's character. How does the support or lack thereof that family and friends provide affect his recovery? What effect could paralysis have on FDR's political future? What role does the public's acceptance of FDR play in his decision to remain active in politics?

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 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?

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