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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) Find a lawyer.
(b) Cut me in.
(c) Read him his rights.
(d) Don't get caught.

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

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

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

5. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.
(a) Republicans.
(b) Outsiders to Chicago.
(c) Illinois governors.
(d) Congressmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Richard Daley usually see first when he arrived at his office?

2. When was the Introduction written?

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

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

5. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?

(see the answer key)

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