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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At their meeting in August of 1944, what did Roosevelt give to Truman to give to his wife and daughter?
(a) Autographed photos of himself
(b) Orange black tea
(c) Rosebuds
(d) Custom dresses from New York

2. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?
(a) Bess
(b) Harry
(c) Bess's Mother
(d) Truman's mother

3. How much weight did Harry Truman lose in the years in France?
(a) 2 lbs
(b) 20 lbs
(c) 50 lbs
(d) None

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

5. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?
(a) George Washington
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) Abraham Lincoln
(d) George Bush

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the yearly salary for Truman's job as presiding judge?

2. When Germany advances on Moscow, what does President Roosevelt offer Stalin?

3. What was an overriding concern for Truman in his early years as a Senator in Washington?

4. According to his letters to Bess, what part of Truman's command duties did he dislike the most?

5. Which state turned the tide towards Truman at the convention?

(see the answer key)

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