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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?
(a) They would get their kick-back.
(b) They knew if they were patient they would get theirs.
(c) They were accustomed to czars, kings, and emperors using power like a club.
(d) He abused power for their benefit.

5. In his earlier years as Chicago Mayor, Richard Daley walked down Michigan Avenue to greet people. Why did he stop the practice?
(a) He moved to a new, spacious house which made a trip to Michigan for a walk impractical.
(b) The neighborhood became run-down and embarrassing.
(c) People who protested his power were a potential threat to his safety.
(d) The walk in the early morning air was hard on his declining health.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. To whom was Richard Daley most loyal according to Royko?

4. Who was the president that Richard Daley supposedly helped to elect?

5. In Chicago City Hall, Richard Daley was known by all of the following except:

(see the answer key)

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