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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the number one recommendation from the S-1 Interim Committee to Truman?
(a) Never use the bomb
(b) Give the bomb to Africa
(c) The bomb should be used against Japan as soon as possible
(d) Use the bomb against Germany

2. At the end of the war, how many service men and women were coming back to the American work force?
(a) 10 million
(b) None - they all re-enlisted
(c) 1 million
(d) 12 million

3. What type of company does Harry Truman fail in after the mine?
(a) Computers
(b) Grocery
(c) Oil & Refining
(d) Shoe Sales

4. 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

5. Where did the Truman family live when in D.C. until Harry became President?
(a) 4701 Connecticut Avenue
(b) Blair House
(c) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
(d) Missouri embassy

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the Progressive Party who was in competition with the Democrats and Republicans in the 1948 election?

2. The Truman Committee saved the U.S. taxpayers a great deal of money. What is the estimated amount mentioned in the book?

3. What ship did Truman take to the Potsdam conference?

4. What type of mine does Harry Truman invest in during 1915 and 1916?

5. How was Truman's personal life used against him in the 1940 election?

(see the answer key)

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