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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor recommend for Mr. Howe's lingering cough?

2. Who holds FDR's crutches in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. What is one of FDR's favorite poems?

4. What does FDR attempt to do when alone at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. When is Act 3, Scene 3 set?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the different conflicts evident in the play. What types of literary conflicts exist, and which characters or elements interact in these conflicts? What is the major conflict, and how is it resolved after the climax?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbolism in the play. What is the significance of FDR's 10 steps? Discuss the significance of FDR's need to stand for the duration of his speech. What is the significance of FDR's crawling? Discuss the significance of the progress FDR makes emotionally by becoming physically independent.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of irony in the play. What ironies result from the conflict between FDR's illness and his desire for political office? What is the purpose of the ironies evident in the play? Is irony an effective tool to change behavior?

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