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

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

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Chicagoans were disagreeable when they raised complaints to the city, how did Richard Daley regard their complaint?
(a) He would take extra care to see their complaint was answered.
(b) He would send the complaint to the appropriate committee.
(c) He tried not to get involved as the situation could become politically challenging.
(d) He would see to it that their situation got worse than when they registered their complaint.

2. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) Near Comisky Park.
(b) Across the street.
(c) In the public library.
(d) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.

3. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?
(a) He'd sit in the middle of it all and and look as happy as a kid at a birthday party.
(b) He would call a truce and negotiate between the warring factions.
(c) He would ignore it had let it take its course.
(d) He would take sides and use his power to crush his opponents.

4. In his earlier years as Chicago Mayor, Richard Daley walked down Michigan Avenue to greet people. Why did he stop the practice?
(a) He moved to a new, spacious house which made a trip to Michigan for a walk impractical.
(b) People who protested his power were a potential threat to his safety.
(c) The neighborhood became run-down and embarrassing.
(d) The walk in the early morning air was hard on his declining health.

5. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?
(a) They would get their kick-back.
(b) They knew if they were patient they would get theirs.
(c) They were accustomed to czars, kings, and emperors using power like a club.
(d) He abused power for their benefit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?

2. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.

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

4. What was Richard Daley's family background?

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

(see the answer key)

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