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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Richard Daley win the Chairmanship of the Cook County Democratic Party?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1948.

2. What was the result to Richard Daley from the unusual circumstance of Clarence Wagner dropping out of the contest for Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee?
(a) Richard Daley became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party.
(b) Daley was seen as an uncouth opportunist who took advantage of the misfortunes of his political opponenets.
(c) Daley was both feared and respected by the hard fighting politicians in Chicago.
(d) Richard Daley was suspected of being corrupt and unworthy of trust for several years.

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

4. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) In the public library.
(b) Near Comisky Park.
(c) Across the street.
(d) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.

5. What did Royko state disturbed Richard Daley?
(a) Republicans.
(b) His friends being caught in corruption.
(c) Public displays of immorality.
(d) Anti-war protestors.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Richard Daley earn a position in the Cook County Democratic Central Committee?

2. What was the first stop that Richard Daley made everyday?

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

4. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?

5. What was Richard Daley's advice to city officials getting money on the sly?

(see the answer key)

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