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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley receive when he finally became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party?
(a) Control over his own political machine.
(b) Direct access to politicians from around the country.
(c) Police protection for him and his family.
(d) Access to funds from the National Democratic Party to use at his whims.

2. Upon what has Richard Daley's quick rise in political influence been credited?
(a) His membership in a club named the Hamburgs that spawned a number of successful Chicago politicians.
(b) His quiet and earnest work to help all voters get to the polls.
(c) His ability to see and negotiate his way through conflict.
(d) His unique skill as an orator to persuade even the most seasoned officeholder to take action.

3. In Chicago City Hall, Richard Daley was known by all of the following except:
(a) Duh Mare.
(b) The Man on the Fifth.
(c) The Big Guy.
(d) Hizzoner.

4. Who was the president who appointed Abraham Marovitz and what year was it done?
(a) Lyndon Baines Johnson, 1967.
(b) John F. Kennedy, 1963.
(c) John F. Kennedy, 1961.
(d) Harry S. Truman, 1952.

5. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?
(a) He rented a room to Daley so he could get to work on time.
(b) He introduced Daley to his wife.
(c) He taught Daley the ins and outs of Chicago's political machine.
(d) He chose Daley as his Chief of Staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Richard Daley's chief opponent for Cook County Democratic Chairman shortly before the election?

2. What made the Cook County Democratic Central Committee so powerful?

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

4. If Chicagoans were disagreeable when they raised complaints to the city, how did Richard Daley regard their complaint?

5. Into what type of neighborhood was Richard Daley born?

(see the answer key)

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