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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eleanor do for her children at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Hugs and kisses each one.
(b) Reads them a story.
(c) Tucks them into bed.
(d) Sings them a song.

2. Which one of FDR's children desperately wants to be recognized as an adult?
(a) Elliott.
(b) Franklin Jr.
(c) Anna.
(d) Jimmy.

3. Which parts of FDR's body are obviously still paralyzed at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) His arms, back and legs.
(b) His arms and hands.
(c) His right arm and leg.
(d) His legs and back.

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

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

6. Which character does not want FDR to be involved in politics?
(a) Missy.
(b) Anna.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Sara.

7. When is Act 1, Scene 1 set?
(a) Spring of 1922.
(b) Winter of 1923.
(c) Summer of 1921.
(d) Fall of 1924.

8. Who is assigned the title role in the evening's play reading?
(a) Marie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Jimmy.

9. Why does FDR practice crawling?
(a) He is tired of relying on others.
(b) He is bored.
(c) It is the fastest way for him to move.
(d) He fears being trapped by a house fire.

10. What does FDR claim is Mr. Howe's first love?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) French.
(d) The theater.

11. In Act 1, Scene 3, what accent does Mr. Howe use to amuse FDR?
(a) French.
(b) Itallian.
(c) Dutch.
(d) Spanish.

12. What does Eleanor hand to Missy in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Get-well cards.
(b) The newspaper.
(c) Her coat.
(d) FDR's hat.

13. What does the family first believe was the cause of FDR's discomfort?
(a) A cold.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) A pulled muscle.
(d) The cold water.

14. Who is Missy LeHand?
(a) FDR's private secretary.
(b) The caretaker of the Roosevelts' summer home .
(c) FDR's political adviser.
(d) The Roosevelt's maid.

15. How many daughters does FDR have?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told FDR, "It is only once in a generation that a people can be lifted above material things."

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, what does the Roosevelt family decide to do after dinner?

3. Since FDR cannot travel easily, what does Mr. Howe recommend he do to stay in touch with the public?

4. Which relative has Granny gone to see?

5. Which character is dressed as an Indian at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

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