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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, “The Dude from New York”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whose brother did Theodore Roosevelt purchase the lands in the Dakota Territory that he planned to use as a cattle ranch?
(a) Charles Patterson’s.
(b) Isaac Hunt’s.
(c) Joe Ferris’s.
(d) James Wilson’s.

2. When Theodore Roosevelt first visited the Dakota Territory, what location was used as his base of operations, according to the author in Chapter 8, “The Dude from New York”?
(a) The Clemson Tavern.
(b) The Pyramid Park Hotel.
(c) Lang’s cabin.
(d) Isaac Hunt’s home.

3. What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt’s mother?
(a) Mary Elizabeth Roosevelt.
(b) Maria Bertrand Roosevelt.
(c) Martha Bulloch Roosevelt.
(d) Sarah Eleanor Roosevelt.

4. Where did Theodore Roosevelt live while he studied in college?
(a) Mrs. Anderson’s Boarding House.
(b) Mrs. Peters’ Boarding House.
(c) Mrs. Richardson's Boarding House.
(d) Mrs. Rothwild’s Boarding House.

5. Who was elected as Speaker in the New York Assembly in 1881 and 1882?
(a) Isaac Hunt.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Charles Patterson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Theodore Roosevelt’s ancestry has been described as half Irish and half what?

2. What was the name of the second nature book that Theodore Roosevelt published while he was still enrolled in college?

3. In what year did Theodore Roosevelt graduate magna cum laude from college?

4. Theodore Roosevelt, Senior received an appointment as Collector of Customs to the Port of New York by what U.S. President?

5. At what address did the Roosevelt family live when Theodore Roosevelt was born?

(see the answer key)

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