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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Granny encourage the children to speak?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Itallian.

2. Who is Harding?
(a) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .
(b) FDR's political adviser.
(c) FDR's personal secretary.
(d) The current president of the United States in Act 1, Scene 1.

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

4. Which character wishes FDR could go to Hyde Park to rest?
(a) Sara.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Missy.
(d) Dr. Lovett.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, when does the family expect to be able to move FDR to a hospital?
(a) After six weeks.
(b) In two to three months.
(c) In a few days.
(d) In two to three weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diagnosis does Dr. Lovett give for FDR's condition?

2. Whom do the children cheer for at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Which character is described at the best progressive in the country?

4. What does Mr. Howe give up in order to assist FDR in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Who is assigned the title role in the evening's play reading?

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