Crowds of people stand in the rain to hear President Franklin D Roosevelt's inauguration speech.

The transcript highlights the economic struggles faced by millions of families, describing their meager incomes and poor living conditions. It discusses the lack of education and opportunities available to them, and how poverty affects productivity and the economy. The address paints a picture of a nation where a significant portion of the population is ill-housed, ill-clad, and ill-nourished.

What is the main issue faced by families according to the speaker?

• Insufficient income

• Lack of education

• Poor healthcare

• Unemployment

How does the speaker describe the living conditions of many people?

• Luxurious

• Indecent

• Comfortable

• Modern

What societal change does the speaker mention regarding living conditions?

• Conditions labeled indecent half a century ago

• Conditions have become worse

• No change at all

• Improvement over the years

What opportunities are millions of people denied according to the speaker?

• Education and recreation

• Healthcare and insurance

• Travel and tourism

• Technology and innovation

What fraction of the nation does the speaker describe as ill-housed, ill-clad, and ill-nourished?

• One fourth

• Two thirds

• One third

• One half