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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?
(a) Fountains.
(b) Roman Catholic statuary.
(c) Chicago police officers.
(d) A spacious lawn.

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

4. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?
(a) Loud, profane, immoral and angry.
(b) Studious, resolved, calm and patient.
(c) Hot-tempered, simple, devious and powerful.
(d) Simple, quiet, humble and kind.

5. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?
(a) With a police review of his enemies activities.
(b) With a kiss from his wife.
(c) With a cup of cofee and a blintz.
(d) With a ride in his limo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Richard Daley die?

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

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

4. When did Richard Daley prepare for speeches he gave to civic organizations?

5. What kind of speaking style did Daley have?

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