Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What were the results of the election leading to Richard Daley's fourth term? (from Chapter VIII)

Daley won a narrow victory.

His opponent died in a mysterious auto accident two days before the election.

Daley won with 73 percent of the vote.

Daley was forced to dispatch more street repair projects than he ever had.

2.

What were some of the other visible changes that Richard Daley made during his first year as mayor? (from Chapter V)

He hired more cops and firemen, converted empty lots into city parks, and established a new bus system.

He improved roads and streets, established a new bus system, and added an additional day to trash pick-up.

He hired more cops and firemen, and he improved roads and street lighting.

He established a new bus system, converted empty lots into city parks, and added a day to trash pick-up.

3.

By what kind of margin did Richard Daley win the election to his fifth term? (from Epilogue)

One of the largest margins in his career.

The closest margin of his career.

The election was cancelled as his opponent died in a mysterious auto accident a week before the election.

He ran unopposed.

4.

What did the election results for Richard Daley's fifth term mean for his influence over Chicago politics? (from Epilogue)

The close margin convinced the City Council that it was time to challenge Daley's agenda.

Daley was seen as a dangerous man and high placed office holders began to plot against him.

He maintained control of the City Council.

The lack of opposition to Daley bred apathy within the Chicago political system.

5.

Who did Richard Daley help to get nominated for the 1956 Democratic candidate for president? (from Chapter V)

Harry Truman.

Adalai Stevenson.

Dwight D. Eisenhower.

John F. Kennedy.

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