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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?
(a) Speech impediment and runny nose
(b) Diarrhea and farsightedness
(c) Allergies
(d) Nearsightedness and diphtheria

2. Why is Truman referred to as the "Senator from Pendergast" instead of the "Senator from Missouri"?
(a) He was originally elected from the state of Pendergast
(b) He is related to the large Pendergast family
(c) He was born in Pendergast, MO
(d) Because of his association with the political boss Tom Pendergast

3. How many days was Truman Vice President?
(a) 82
(b) None
(c) 3
(d) 155

4. What was the Armistice?
(a) The name given to the plantation where Truman retired
(b) The name of the transport ship taking Truman home after WWI
(c) The treaty signed between the Germans and the Allies agreeing to end the war
(d) The name Truman gave his old car

5. What famous landmark did Churchill visit when in Berlin?
(a) Arc de Triumph
(b) St Paul's Cathedral
(c) Berlin HIlton
(d) Hitler's Bunker

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did most of the sayings, such as "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches", that were part of Truman's upbringing, originate?

2. What was one voting faction in this election that had never been involved in presidential elections before?

3. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"

4. In later years, how does Harry describe his childhood?

5. How did the leaders entertain each other in the evenings of the conference?

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