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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character nervously fiddles with FDR's hat in Act 1, Scene 3, before handing it to him?
(a) Missy.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Mr. Howe.
(d) Anna.

3. Which character is asked to read FDR's speeches on his behalf?
(a) Woodrow Wilson.
(b) Mr. Howe.
(c) James M. Cox.
(d) Eleanor.

4. What does FDR believe he is meant to learn though his illness?
(a) Humility.
(b) Strength.
(c) Endurance.
(d) Determination.

5. Why does Missy chase the children away from Eleanor at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She knows that Eleanor is exhausted.
(b) She needs to speak to Eleanor in private.
(c) Eleanor is crying.
(d) FDR wants to see Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Granny in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Which one of FDR's children desperately wants to be recognized as an adult?

4. Which child is called "the runt" in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Eleanor vow to never do again?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jimmy's role in Scene 3 of Act 3?

2. How does FDR respond to the crowd in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. How does Eleanor aid her husband in Act 2?

4. What is the significance of FDR's comment about taking his dog Duffy for a long run in the woods?

5. What does FDR comment about as he reads the paper in Act 1, Scene 1?

6. In Act 1, Scene 3, why does Sara disagree with Mr. Howe and Eleanor about the method they are using to transport FDR to New York?

7. How does Mr. Howe prevent the press from photographing FDR while he is being carried out of the house?

8. Why does Mr. Lassiter oppose Al Smith's bid for the presidency?

9. Why does Dr. Bennett describe FDR has having the "body of a bull -- disposition of a lamb"?

10. Describe Louis Howe.

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