US President Roosevelt speaks to International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, DC

The transcript captures a speaker's reflections at a dinner with friends, where they humorously critique the Republican platform adopted at their National Convention. The speaker highlights the party's acceptance of key federal statutes like the National Labor Relations Act and the Social Security Act, questioning whether the old guard can truly represent new ideals. The speech concludes with a metaphorical comparison to a performing elephant, suggesting the difficulty of such a transformation.

What was the speaker's mood during the dinner with old friends?

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Happy

• Sad

Which act is NOT mentioned as being accepted by the Republican Party?

• National Labor Relations Act

• Affordable Care Act

• Social Security Act

• Wage and Hour Act

What is the purpose of the federal statutes mentioned by the speaker?

• To promote international trade

• To protect the welfare of American workers

• To increase taxes

• To reduce government spending

What rhetorical question does the speaker ask about the Republican Party?

• Can they win the next election?

• Can the old guard pass itself off as the New Deal?

• Can they pass new laws?

• Can they reduce taxes?

What metaphor does the speaker use to express skepticism about the Republican Party?

• A flying bird

• A performing elephant

• A running horse

• A swimming fish