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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 the profession of Mike Royko, author of "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"?
(a) First baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
(b) Author and city official in Chicago.
(c) Author and newspaper columnist with three Chicago newspapers.
(d) Author and television commentator with several Chicago television stations.

2. When was the Introduction written?
(a) After an interview of Daley's widow.
(b) While Daley was convalescing in the hospital.
(c) After Daley won his last election.
(d) One day after Richard Daley died.

3. What did Richard Daley do if an ex-convict applied for a patronage job?
(a) Ignore their presence on the list.
(b) Verified with their sponsor that they are now clean.
(c) Sent them a polite form letter telling them their quaifications will be considered.
(d) Checked to make sure that the police know where they are.

4. When did Richard Daley prepare for speeches he gave to civic organizations?
(a) On his way to the speech.
(b) Over dinners with his wife.
(c) During weekends when he did not work.
(d) During free time he had over the week before he gave his speech.

5. Royko reported that ___________ were not upset with Richard Daley's abuses of power.
(a) Chicagoans.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Democrats.
(d) Presidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?

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

3. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?

4. What was Richard Daley's family background?

5. In what year did Richard Daley die?

(see the answer key)

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