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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Truman family live until the Roosevelt family departed the White House?
(a) Independence, MO
(b) Key West, FL
(c) New York, New York
(d) Blair House, Washington DC

2. What was the yearly salary for Truman's job as presiding judge?
(a) $50,000
(b) $100,000
(c) $10,000
(d) $6000

3. What party did Truman belong to?
(a) Whig
(b) Green Party
(c) Democratic
(d) Republican

4. What are two traits Truman especially disliked about his fellow politicians?
(a) Dishonesty and smoking
(b) Drinking and playing cards
(c) Loud talking and smoking
(d) Womanizing and corruption

5. Which country becomes a focal point of disagreement between USA and the Soviets?
(a) Columbia
(b) Poland
(c) Japan
(d) Canada

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Truman & Jacobson in business?

2. Who did Truman choose to accompany him to meet the train bearing Roosevelt's body?

3. Who resigns from Truman's cabinet before Potsdam?

4. What major personal events occur for Harry Truman in Chapter 5?

5. Who were Truman's lifelong heroes?

(see the answer key)

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