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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Act 2, Scene, 1 set?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) Yankee Stadium.
(c) At the Roosevelts' summer home in Canada.
(d) The living room of the Roosevelts' New York house.

2. What opinion does Sara have of Mr. Howe?
(a) He is after FDR's money.
(b) He is a vulgar little man.
(c) He is a nosy busybody.
(d) He is a wonderful family friend.

3. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Eleanor vow to never do again?
(a) Jump at a man's call.
(b) Cry in front of the children.
(c) Leave her husband alone.
(d) Read the newspaper.

4. How much time has passed between the end of Act 1, Scene 1, and the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Six months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three months.

5. Whom does Eleanor fire in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The maid.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) Edward.
(d) Missy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?

2. Which controversial organization does William McAdoo support?

3. In Act 3, Scene 1, what does FDR decide to do about his Golf Club membership?

4. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter's opposition to Al Smith?

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

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