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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the decision made to back Willie?
(a) To split the Harrison vote
(b) To split the MacMurfee vote
(c) To split the Irwin vote
(d) To split the Stanton vote

2. What does Willie order when everyone else orders beer?
(a) Coca-Cola
(b) Orange pop
(c) Coffee
(d) Sweet tea

3. What does Jack think he can find to blackmail Judge Irwin?
(a) He knows that the Judge has an illegitimate child.
(b) He knows that the Judge has money in Cayman banks.
(c) He knows the dirt about the Judge's divorce.
(d) He does not think he can find anything.

4. What two major political factions run the state?
(a) The Harrison faction and the MacMurfee faction
(b) The Stark faction and the Burden faction
(c) The Burke faction and the Stark faction
(d) The Irwin faction and the Stanton faction

5. What is the quality of Willie's speeches?
(a) They are conventional.
(b) They are innovative.
(c) They are not good.
(d) They are rousing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Willie want for his son, Tom?

2. What does Willie want of Judge Irwin?

3. In a flashback, what does the author reveal about Jack's father?

4. Who becomes Willie's campaign manager?

5. Where is Wille Stark's home town?

(see the answer key)

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