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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the topic of Jack's dissertation?
(a) World War I
(b) His father's maternal uncle
(c) The Civil War
(d) The Fourth Estate

2. What happens when Willie runs for the governorship in 1930?
(a) Willie is defeated by the MacMurfee faction.
(b) Willie is defeated by the Harrison faction.
(c) Willie wins but does not accept the office.
(d) Willie wins.

3. How does Judge Irwin react when a dinner guest berates Governor Stark's programs?
(a) He agrees with his guest.
(b) He defends them as necessary in a changing world.
(c) He changes the subject.
(d) He lets the arguments escalate.

4. What does Jack Burden carry with him?
(a) A press pass
(b) A whiskey flask
(c) A tape recorder
(d) A pencil and paper

5. Who does not approve of Jack working for Willie?
(a) Anne Stanton
(b) Tiny Duffy
(c) Judge Irwin
(d) Jack's mother, Mrs. Burden

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Duffy want Gummy Larson to do the construction job on the hospital?

2. Willie Stark is known as ______________.

3. Why is the decision made to back Willie?

4. What is the quality of Willie's speeches?

5. Why do people come to hear Willie speak?

(see the answer key)

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