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

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

3. What diagnosis does the first specialist in Act 1, Scene 2, give for FDR's condition?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) A pulled muscle.
(c) A clot on the spinal cord.
(d) Arthritis.

4. Who is Eleanor?
(a) The Roosevelts' maid.
(b) FDR's mother.
(c) FDR's wife.
(d) FDR's secretary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed between the end of Act 1, Scene 1, and the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Which character does not want FDR to be involved in politics?

3. Which character offers to help with the children in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Why had FDR been unable to hold a spoon?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, where does Eleanor wish FDR could be moved?

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