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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. Why doesn't Eleanor get a private nurse to tend FDR?
(a) She doesn't trust other women around FDR.
(b) She fears FDR might fall again.
(c) None are available in the remote area.
(d) They are too expensive.

2. What is Mr. Brimmer going to build for FDR?
(a) Dirigibles.
(b) A custom-made wheelchair.
(c) Dinghies.
(d) Wider door frames.

3. Why isn't there a phone in the house?
(a) The phone had not been invented yet.
(b) Phone service was not available in Canada until after WWII.
(c) The house is too far away from the main town.
(d) FDR did not wish to have a phone installed.

4. According to Mr. Howe in Act 2, Scene 2, whom does the Democratic Party consider to be their number one choice for governor?
(a) Warren G. Harding.
(b) James M. Cox.
(c) FDR.
(d) Woodrow Wilson.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Mr. Howe wish that the house contained?
(a) Indoor toliets.
(b) A phone.
(c) A fax machine.
(d) Electric lighting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What concern does Eleanor have for FDR if he decides to help Al Smith?

3. Why does Missy chase the children away from Eleanor at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Why does FDR break up the law firm he has with Emmett and Marvin?

5. What household item has been used in the construction of FDR's wheelchair?

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