1. Into what type of neighborhood was Richard Daley born?
(a) French-Catholic on the shores of Lake Michigan.
(b) Irish-Catholic on the South-side of Chicago.
(c) German-Lutheran on the Northwest corner of Chicago.
(d) Slavic-Orthodox on the Southest corner of Chicago.

2. What is the relationship between the precinct captain and the ward committeeman in the Cook County Democratic Party?
(a) The two are unrelated.
(b) The precinct captain is the authority over the ward committeeman.
(c) The two are the same office.
(d) The ward committeeman is the authority of the precinct captain.

3. What organizations gave Richard Daley his most loyal support?
(a) Bowling leagues.
(b) Law enforcement agencies.
(c) Labor unions.
(d) Public schools.

4. According to Royko, What will be the most-remembered political legacy of Richard Daley?
(a) That he was upright and consistent.
(b) That he was a political brawler.
(c) That he was kind and honest.
(d) That he presided over successful public works.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What personal relationship was Richard Daley maintaining that gave him the incentive to do well when he was working for Joe McDonough in the Cook County Treasurer's Office?

2. What did people have to do to stay safe in Chicago while Richard Daley was growing up?

3. What was Richard Daley's family background?

4. What was the result of Richard Daley's hard work with the Democratic Central Committee?

5. What was Richard Daley's advice to city officials getting money on the sly?

(see the answer key)

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