Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 199 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 199 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Richard Daley appoint to take care of the 1960 police department scandal?
(a) Jesse Jackson, who had been working very closely with Martin Luther King on civil rights issues.
(b) Adalai Stevenson, who had a highly regarded reputation for integrity in Illinois.
(c) William Kunstler, a lawyer who was a persistent critic of Chicago city government.
(d) Orlando Wilson, the nation's brilliant and foremost law enforcement expert and corrupt-free head of the University of California's criminology department.

2. Richard Daley and who else knew how many patronage jobs existed?
(a) The Governor of Illinois.
(b) The Mayor of Chicago.
(c) No one.
(d) The President of the United States.

3. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(b) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.
(c) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.
(d) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.

4. How did the press handle the April event?
(a) McCarthy supporters were characterized as a fringe, single issue caucus with no real political influence.
(b) Mid-Western news agencies became weary of antiwar protestors and began connecting them with Communist front groups.
(c) Not many reporters were assigned to the peace march, so it was overlooked.
(d) The national news agencies began putting increased attention on African-American demands after Dr. King's assassination.

5. Who did Richard Daley help to get nominated for the 1956 Democratic candidate for president?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) Harry Truman.
(c) Dwight D. Eisenhower.
(d) Adalai Stevenson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 1960 police department scandal caused great embarrassment for Richard Daley?

2. What finally forced Richard Daley to hear the demands of Martin Luther King?

3. What event took place in Chicago during April that foretold conflict at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?

4. What major political event was guided by Richard Daley's leadership in 1956?

5. How did Richard Daley respond to the outbreaks?

(see the answer key)

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