Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the year of the election for Richard Daley's fourth term?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1970.

2. What were some of the other visible changes that Richard Daley made during his first year as mayor?
(a) He established a new bus system, converted empty lots into city parks, and added a day to trash pick-up.
(b) He hired more cops and firemen, and he improved roads and street lighting.
(c) He hired more cops and firemen, converted empty lots into city parks, and established a new bus system.
(d) He improved roads and streets, established a new bus system, and added an additional day to trash pick-up.

3. What caused an outbreak of fires and looting on Chicago's West Side African-American neighborhoods during Richard Daley's fourth term?
(a) Daley ordering water to be cut off from fire hydrants in the area.
(b) The retirement of Police Chief Orlando Wilson.
(c) Increased police abuse after the retirement of Police Chief Orlando Wilson.
(d) The assassination of Martin Luther King.

4. How were the various Chicago neighborhoods sustained economically?
(a) Each neighborhood had industrial plants to employ local residents.
(b) Each neighborhood was able to earn federal funds to support racial minorities.
(c) Each neighborhood had a core of entreprenuers who created jobs.
(d) Each neighborhood had a connection with organized crime and rum runners.

5. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?
(a) He used his negotiating skills to calm down competing gangs.
(b) The violence forced his family to move where he made contacts that shaped his career.
(c) He was nearly killed in a counter attack that took place on the street where he lived.
(d) He was rumoured to be a leader of one of the gangs involved in violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic for Chapter II?

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

3. In what year was Richard Daley born?

4. What happened when Richard Daley ran for his second term?

5. Who was Richard Daley's opponent during his fourth run for Mayor?

(see the answer key)

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