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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Obama's best friend in high school?
(a) Deenen.
(b) DeeDee.
(c) The Gore sisters.
(d) Santita Jackson.

2. What sport was Obama's brother really good at?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Tennis.

3. What position did Barack want to run for after he was made a senator?
(a) He did not want to run for anything else.
(b) Vice President.
(c) U.S. President.
(d) US Senator again.

4. Why was Obama getting frustrated with Barack after they had their two kids?
(a) He never talked to his girls.
(b) He never talked to her.
(c) He cheated on her.
(d) He was rarely ever home.

5. What was the first position Barack asked his wife permission to run for?
(a) A seat in the state senate.
(b) President of the United States.
(c) Illinois Senator.
(d) President of a non-profit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the response to Barack's keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention?

2. What did Obama's college boyfriend want to do after graduation?

3. How did Obama's father serve the community?

4. What summer job did Obama have after sophomore year?

5. What kept Barack from voting on an important crime bill in 1999?

(see the answer key)

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