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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?
(a) George Washington.
(b) The City of Chicago.
(c) John F. Kennedy.
(d) A kindly father figure.

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

4. What was the first stop that Richard Daley made everyday?
(a) St. Peter's for Daily Mass.
(b) A local coffee shop for a doughnut.
(c) A convenience store for a newspaper and a cup of coffee.
(d) Chicago City Hall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Royko reported that ___________ were not upset with Richard Daley's abuses of power.

2. When was the Introduction written?

3. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?

4. Where did the Introduction first appear?

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

(see the answer key)

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