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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley do through the evenings of the 1920's after he was finished with his day job with the City?
(a) He drove a truck delivering coal to factories.
(b) He wrote campaign speeches for Democrat dignitaries.
(c) He tended bar for several illegal speakeasies.
(d) He attended DePaul Law School.

2. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?
(a) He taught Daley the ins and outs of Chicago's political machine.
(b) He rented a room to Daley so he could get to work on time.
(c) He chose Daley as his Chief of Staff.
(d) He introduced Daley to his wife.

3. How old was Richard Daley when he became a precinct captain for a South Side ward?
(a) 17.
(b) 25.
(c) 35.
(d) 21.

4. To whom was Richard Daley most loyal according to Royko?
(a) Athletes, celebrities, the wealthy and oil sheiks.
(b) Former teachers, businessmen, mothers and veterans.
(c) Croney's, lobbyists, politicians and presidents.
(d) Family, neighbors, old buddies, the corner grocer.

5. In what year did Richard Daley die?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1866.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic for Chapter II?

2. How long was Richard Daley on the city payroll?

3. What did Royko state disturbed Richard Daley?

4. What happened to Richard Daley's chief opponent for Cook County Democratic Chairman shortly before the election?

5. What talent of Richard Daley's earned him praise from Democrats around the country?

(see the answer key)

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