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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom was Richard Daley most loyal according to Royko?
(a) Croney's, lobbyists, politicians and presidents.
(b) Former teachers, businessmen, mothers and veterans.
(c) Athletes, celebrities, the wealthy and oil sheiks.
(d) Family, neighbors, old buddies, the corner grocer.

2. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(b) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.
(c) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.
(d) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.

3. What happened to Richard Daley's chief opponent for Cook County Democratic Chairman shortly before the election?
(a) He died of a heart attack.
(b) He withdrew because of health reasons.
(c) He mysteriously disappeared.
(d) He died in an auto accident.

4. Richard Daley had a role in getting Abraham Marovitz appointed to what position?
(a) The Department of Defense.
(b) The State Department.
(c) The U.S. Federal District Court.
(d) The Supreme Court.

5. Who did Richard Daley usually see first when he arrived at his office?
(a) His chief of staff.
(b) The press.
(c) His secretary.
(d) The Chief of Police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.

2. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?

3. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

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

5. How did Richard Daley regard suggestions from Independent members of the City Council?

(see the answer key)

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