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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 stop Anna's complaints in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What does Anna complain about in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What state does the chairman of the convention represent?

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

5. What does Eleanor recommend for Mr. Howe's lingering cough?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of poetic imagery in the poem "Invictus." Which forms of poetic imagery are used in the poem, and what senses do the words evoke? Since "Invictus" is FDR's favorite poem, what does its imagery reveal about FDR's perception of himself? What personal philosophy or belief could "Invictus" represent for FDR?

Essay Topic 2

What elements of friendship and family are valued by the characters in the book? What value is placed on friendship and family relationships, and what appreciation do family members and close friends show for one another? How do the relationships among the characters affect FDR's recovery?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the balance between hope and despair evident in the play. How do the action and dialogue of the play affect that balance? How is the balance between hope and despair used to express the themes of the play? In the end, which emotion do the characters experience and why?

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