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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the three world leaders enter the conference room in Potsdam?
(a) Through the main door
(b) They were all on teleconference and did not use the doors
(c) Through the kitchen door
(d) By three separate doors

2. In the eyes of the Truman Committee, what governmental department was the most to blame for bad planning?
(a) Office of Production Management
(b) Defense Department
(c) Department of Agriculture
(d) Navy Department

3. What family member does Truman lose in July of 1947?
(a) His mother
(b) His wife
(c) His father
(d) His daughter

4. What was Roosevelt's continuing admonition to his departments regarding defense production in 1941?
(a) "Take your time"
(b) "Speed, speed, speed."
(c) "Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy"
(d) "Wait until the budget is passed"

5. How did Truman's personal staff feel about him?
(a) They feared him
(b) They admired and respected him
(c) They thought he was boring
(d) They disliked him intensely

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were "The Big Three" of the Potsdam conference?

2. What two political positions did Truman want before he was allowed to run for Senate?

3. What was the original funding for the Truman Committee?

4. What does Bess suggest when Harry announces his decision to join the military?

5. What element of Truman's style changed during the time of the Truman Committee?

(see the answer key)

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