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

2. Whom does Eleanor fire in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Mr. Howe.
(b) Edward.
(c) The maid.
(d) Missy.

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

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, which child is given a piggy-back ride up the stairs?
(a) Anna.
(b) Elliott.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What diagnosis does Dr. Lovett give for FDR's condition?

2. Where is Act 2, Scene, 1 set?

3. How are Eleanor and the children leaving Campobello?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the speaker in Act 3, Scene 3 yell at the delegates?

2. What information is given to the press about FDR's condition in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What struggles does Anna have in Act 2?

4. Why do FDR and Mr. Howe disagree about the ending of his speech in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. What concerns do both FDR and Al Smith have about the assistance he will provide Smith?

6. Describe FDR in Act 1, Scene 1.

7. How does the general public react to the news of FDR's disability?

8. 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?

9. How does FDR's experience with polio affect his character?

10. Describe the family's evening entertainment in Act 1, Scene 1.

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