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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Richard Daley's advice to city officials getting money on the sly?
(a) Read him his rights.
(b) Find a lawyer.
(c) Cut me in.
(d) Don't get caught.

3. 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) The walk in the early morning air was hard on his declining health.
(d) People who protested his power were a potential threat to his safety.

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

5. In Chicago City Hall, Richard Daley was known by all of the following except:
(a) Duh Mare.
(b) The Big Guy.
(c) Hizzoner.
(d) The Man on the Fifth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of Chapter I?

2. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?

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

4. What kind of speaking style did Daley have?

5. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?

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