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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his earlier years as Chicago Mayor, Richard Daley walked down Michigan Avenue to greet people. Why did he stop the practice?
(a) He moved to a new, spacious house which made a trip to Michigan for a walk impractical.
(b) The neighborhood became run-down and embarrassing.
(c) People who protested his power were a potential threat to his safety.
(d) The walk in the early morning air was hard on his declining health.

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

4. 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) Richard Daley was suspected of being corrupt and unworthy of trust for several years.
(d) Daley was both feared and respected by the hard fighting politicians in Chicago.

5. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?
(a) He looked old and bald like a father.
(b) He frequently attended weddings and gave away the bride.
(c) He was like many fathers who worked long hours and said what he meant.
(d) He liked sitting in a rocker during public meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Richard Daley when he became a precinct captain for a South Side ward?

2. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?

3. According to Royko, What will be the most-remembered political legacy of Richard Daley?

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

5. Who was the president who appointed Abraham Marovitz and what year was it done?

(see the answer key)

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