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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Act 2, Scene 2, set?

3. When is Act 2, Scene 2, set?

4. What type of attitude has Al Smith had toward FDR in the past?

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, what request does the speaker make of the crowd?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why FDR feels lonely inside a house filled with people. How does loneliness affect FDR's mood and behavior? What factors or events provoke FDR to combat his loneliness? How does he reduce his feeling of loneliness and become more active in society?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How are suspense and fear used to motivate characters and progress the action of the play? How is suspense built onstage by using offstage characters and information? How does suspense add interest to the play and help express the themes of the play?

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