Truman Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the American's atom bomb tested?
(a) Washington DC
(b) California
(c) New Mexico
(d) Bikini Atoll

2. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"
(a) Harry S. Truman was a child actor
(b) Harry S. Truman's mother was a world famous model
(c) Harry S. Truman liked to build airplane models
(d) Harry S. Truman was an excellent student, great friend, faithful son, never in trouble, industrious and kind.

3. How did young Harry Truman like to occupy his time?
(a) Playing baseball, basketball and football
(b) Shoplifting from the pharmacy and smoking with friends
(c) In his room playing Dungeons and Dragons
(d) Playing the piano, reading books, and being with his family.

4. What major personal events occur for Harry Truman in Chapter 5?
(a) He is ordained as a preacher and married
(b) He is forced to undergo a paternity test
(c) He is divorced from his first wife and moves to Kansas City
(d) He gets married and his daughter is born

5. Who was employed to work for Harry Truman, in his office, for a $2500 annual salary?
(a) Bess Truman
(b) John Truman
(c) His mother
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in Truman's family passes away in November of 1914?

2. During Churchill's speech in Missouri, as a guest of Truman, what term does Churchill use to describe the Soviet Union presence that became a common term?

3. Harry Truman's ancestors were predominantly of what heritage?

4. President Roosevelt made a radio speech to America at the beginning of Germany's attack on England, and the speech was subsequently referred to as what?

5. Which country becomes a focal point of disagreement between USA and the Soviets?

(see the answer key)

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