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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Richard Daley prepare for speeches he gave to civic organizations?
(a) Over dinners with his wife.
(b) During free time he had over the week before he gave his speech.
(c) During weekends when he did not work.
(d) On his way to the speech.

2. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?
(a) With a police review of his enemies activities.
(b) With a cup of cofee and a blintz.
(c) With a ride in his limo.
(d) With a kiss from his wife.

3. What did Royko state disturbed Richard Daley?
(a) Anti-war protestors.
(b) Public displays of immorality.
(c) Republicans.
(d) His friends being caught in corruption.

4. What is the topic of Chapter I?
(a) Richard Daley's political growth.
(b) Richard Daley's boyhood home.
(c) Richard Daley's daily routine.
(d) Chicago's transformation under Richard Daley's rule.

5. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?
(a) He would get pictures of the officials indiscretions and use them to coerce his cooperation.
(b) He would ignore it if he was a popular official.
(c) He would encourge him to get marriage counceling.
(d) He would see to it that his public service career in Chicago came to an end.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?

2. How did Richard Daley regard suggestions from Independent members of the City Council?

3. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?

4. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?

5. How often were Richard Daley's phones checked for bugs?

(see the answer key)

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