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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Missy bring FDR at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A cup of coffee.
(b) A portrait of himself.
(c) A copy of his favorite poem.
(d) A copy of the newspaper.

2. Who does FDR believe will win the Democratic nomination in 1924?
(a) William McAdoo.
(b) Al Smith.
(c) James M. Cox.
(d) Woodrow Wilson.

3. Who is coming to dinner in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sara.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) Edward.
(d) Mr. Howe.

4. In Act 3, Scene 3, what request does the speaker make of the crowd?
(a) Pick up your messages at the front desk.
(b) Please sign all necessary documents before leaving.
(c) Pay your hotel bills.
(d) Pick up your mail.

5. How does FDR respond to Mr. Lassiter's opposition to Al Smith?
(a) He calls Al Smith on the phone.
(b) He decides to write an article for the newspaper.
(c) He dictates a letter that indicates his support of Al Smith.
(d) He dictates a letter that removes his support of Al Smith.

6. Which state yields to New York?
(a) New York.
(b) Montana.
(c) California.
(d) Connecticut.

7. What is one of FDR's favorite poems?
(a) "Invictus."
(b) "Two Woods."
(c) "Sunrise at Campobello."
(d) "Gluteus Maximus."

8. What does Al Smith want FDR to do for him?
(a) Write a speech for him.
(b) Nominate him at the upcoming national convention.
(c) Publicly voice support for his bid as governor of New York.
(d) Submit a proposal at the Republican National Convention.

9. Which character shakes FDR's hand before leaving for the stage in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Mr. Howe.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Missy.
(d) Sara.

10. In Act 3, Scene 3, what has accumulated for the other delegates?
(a) Mail.
(b) Debt.
(c) Phone messages.
(d) Paperwork.

11. What do FDR and Mr. Howe disagree on in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) The opening of his speech.
(b) The length of his speech.
(c) The ending of the speech.
(d) His movement on the platform.

12. What does FDR convince Al Smith to put on the schedule of the Democratic National Convention?
(a) A debate about the effectiveness of ACORN.
(b) A resolution to support the League of Nations.
(c) A resolution to support NATO.
(d) A resolution to deny support for the Movement for a Democratic Society.

13. What type of attitude has Al Smith had toward FDR in the past?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Condemning.
(c) Patronizing.
(d) Bitter.

14. Whose pictures are present on stage in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) Wilson and Jefferson.
(b) Wilson and Smith.
(c) Coolidge and Hoover.
(d) FDR and Smith.

15. Who is the chairman of the convention?
(a) Senator Truman.
(b) Senator Walsh.
(c) Governor Smith.
(d) Louis Hyde.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Eleanor doing at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, how many steps must FDR take to reach the podium?

4. How does the chairman gain the attention of the crowd?

5. Why doesn't FDR eat dinner with his family at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

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