Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter IV

Quiz: Chapter IV

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What are two titles given to ward committeemen?
a) "Our beloved leader", and "the boss."
b) "The chosen one" and "the fair haired boy."
c) "Our beloved leader" and "the clout."
d) "The clout", and "Mr. Big."

2. How many patronage jobs did Vito Marzullo have for his precinct?
a) 400.
b) 400 per zip code.
c) 4000.
d) 40.

3. What would happen to ward committeemen if they did not deliver votes on election day?
a) They lost their position with the Cook County Democratic Central Committee.
b) The Democratic Party poured more campaign funds in his area for the next election.
c) Their precinct lost funding for projects he requested.
d) He would end up,...
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