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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose pictures are present on stage in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. Which of FDR's children is present in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, how many steps must FDR take to reach the podium?

4. What does Sara complain about in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. How does the chairman gain the attention of the crowd?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of irony in the play. What ironies result from the conflict between FDR's illness and his desire for political office? What is the purpose of the ironies evident in the play? Is irony an effective tool to change behavior?

Essay Topic 2

What vulnerabilities does FDR demonstrate? How does FDR express the fears his vulnerabilities create? How do other characters attempt to protect FDR's vulnerabilities, and what effect do their actions have on his character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how FDR's privileged upbringing may have affected the development of his character. What expectations does Sara have for her son, and why? What perceptions does FDR have of privilege before his illness and what factors influenced his views? How does FDR's illness affect his perception of privilege?

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