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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sends FDR to bed early in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A throbbing headache.
(b) A sudden pain in his back.
(c) A sharp pain in his right leg.
(d) An attack of indigestion.

2. What does Missy read to Mr. Howe in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The press release describing FDR's illness.
(b) The newspaper article describing FDR's illness.
(c) The doctor's written diagnosis.
(d) An excerpt from a medical journal.

3. Why does Mr. Howe encourage Missy to pretend that everything is normal around FDR?
(a) FDR wants everyone to believe that he will be well again.
(b) A nurse recommended humoring him.
(c) No one wants to upset FDR.
(d) The doctor recommended humoring him.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, what does the Roosevelt family decide to do after dinner?
(a) Sing songs from "Show Boat."
(b) Read one of Ibsen's plays.
(c) Re-enact "Green Grow the Lilacs."
(d) Read the play "Julius Caesar."

5. What does FDR receive from Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A present.
(c) A letter.
(d) A phone call.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How is FDR leaving Campobello?

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, which engagement does FDR tell Missy to cancel?

(see the answer key)

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