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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Richard Daley's advice to city officials getting money on the sly?
(a) Cut me in.
(b) Don't get caught.
(c) Find a lawyer.
(d) Read him his rights.

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

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

4. Who was the president that Richard Daley supposedly helped to elect?
(a) Harry S. Truman.
(b) Lyndon Baines Johnson.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) Adalai Stevenson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?

3. What was the profession of Mike Royko, author of "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"?

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

5. Why did Richard Daley visit the Democrat Party headquarters after city council meetings?

(see the answer key)

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