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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the first stop that Richard Daley made everyday?
(a) Chicago City Hall.
(b) A local coffee shop for a doughnut.
(c) A convenience store for a newspaper and a cup of coffee.
(d) St. Peter's for Daily Mass.

3. What public office traditionally rose through the Chicago Democratic political system?
(a) Judge.
(b) City Manager.
(c) U.S. Senator.
(d) Chief of Police.

4. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?
(a) He would call a truce and negotiate between the warring factions.
(b) He'd sit in the middle of it all and and look as happy as a kid at a birthday party.
(c) He would take sides and use his power to crush his opponents.
(d) He would ignore it had let it take its course.

5. What did people have to do to stay safe in Chicago while Richard Daley was growing up?
(a) Show courtesy to women and children.
(b) Wear safety helmets.
(c) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(d) Stay in their own neighborhood with their own kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In earlier times how did ward committeemen win influence over immigrants?

2. How were patronage jobs issued in Chicago?

3. Why did some members of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee believe that Richard Daley was not suited for the position of Chairman?

4. What talent of Richard Daley's earned him praise from Democrats around the country?

5. What happened to Richard Daley's chief opponent for Cook County Democratic Chairman shortly before the election?

(see the answer key)

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