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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Chicagoans were disagreeable when they raised complaints to the city, how did Richard Daley regard their complaint?
(a) He would see to it that their situation got worse than when they registered their complaint.
(b) He would take extra care to see their complaint was answered.
(c) He tried not to get involved as the situation could become politically challenging.
(d) He would send the complaint to the appropriate committee.

2. What supplemental role did the Chicago Police Department perform for Richard Daley?
(a) It made itself available for security to the Democrat Party.
(b) It would accomany him to important public meetings.
(c) It provided security for visiting dignitaries.
(d) It acted as his spy division.

3. What talent of Richard Daley's earned him praise from Democrats around the country?
(a) His ability to smear Republican opponents.
(b) His ability to deliver stirring speeches.
(c) His ability to turn out votes.
(d) His knack for organizing meetings.

4. What is the name of a famous criminal that Mayor Big Bill Thompson allowed to walk freely through the streets of Chicago?
(a) Al Capone.
(b) John Dillinger.
(c) Bugs Moran.
(d) "Pretty Boy" Floyd.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the label that was given to those who had similar views to Richard Daley in the Cook County Democratic Party?

2. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?

3. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?

4. What personal relationship was Richard Daley maintaining that gave him the incentive to do well when he was working for Joe McDonough in the Cook County Treasurer's Office?

5. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?

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