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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley do through the evenings of the 1920's after he was finished with his day job with the City?
(a) He wrote campaign speeches for Democrat dignitaries.
(b) He drove a truck delivering coal to factories.
(c) He attended DePaul Law School.
(d) He tended bar for several illegal speakeasies.

2. Who was Richard Daley's opponent during his fourth run for Mayor?
(a) Orlando Wilson.
(b) Robert Merriam.
(c) John Warner.
(d) Ben Adamowski.

3. What is the topic for Chapter II?
(a) Chicago and organized crime.
(b) Chicago models apartied.
(c) Richard Daley comes of age.
(d) Richard Daley's rough life.

4. Who did Richard Daley replace at the beginning of his fourth term?
(a) Police Chief Orlando Wilson, who retired.
(b) Ward Committeeman Vito Marzullo who passed away.
(c) Dan Rostenkowski who moved to Washington, D.C., to serve as congressman.
(d) Judge Abraham Marovitz who was debarred.

5. What nickname did Richard Daley earn while national attention was focused on Chicago?
(a) "Daley the developer."
(b) "Dick the bruiser."
(c) "Richard the lionhearted."
(d) "Dick the builder."

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the results of the election leading to Richard Daley's fourth term?

2. Who was the last elected Chicago Mayor before Richard Daley?

3. In what year was Richard Daley born?

4. What is the name of a famous criminal that Mayor Big Bill Thompson allowed to walk freely through the streets of Chicago?

5. What did Richard Daley present himself as in his first campaign for Mayor?

(see the answer key)

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