Robert Kennedy and His Times Quiz

Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Robert Kennedy, what needed to be addressed in America to move forward peacefully? (from Chapters 23-25: The Cuban Connection II; Missions to the Third World; The Brothers II)

Religious strife.

Racial discord.

Suffering.

Disease.

2.

Who did the most notorious anti-trust case to come under investigation involve? (from Chapters 17-18: The Politics of Justice; Justice and Poverty)

Six steel companies.

Paper mill companies.

Telephone companies.

Automobile workers.

3.

How did Robert Kennedy gain popularity after the 1968 assassination? (from Chapters 39-41: The Journey Begins; The Long Day Wanes; To Sail Beyond...the Western Stars, Until I Die)

He took over the government.

He was able to speak freely to both blacks and whites.

He was the brother of the dead president.

He bribed people.

4.

Why did Robert Kennedy want to promote tough legislation through his role in the Senate? (from Chapters 26-29: Corridors of Grief; Stranger in a Strange Land; The Vice Presidency; To the Senate)

To appear strong.

To create a bipartisan Senate.

To win votes.

To make a difference for the poor and blacks.

5.

What services did the model community program offer in New York? (from Chapters 17-18: The Politics of Justice; Justice and Poverty)

Early childhood intervention, vocational training, employment, day care, and legal services.

Education and foster homes.

Access to food, clean beds, and clean clothes.

Crisis intervention and conflict resolution.

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