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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.
(b) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(c) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.
(d) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.

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

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

4. What would ward committeemen do if they could not win election to an additional public office?
(a) They were given prime jobs running city departments.
(b) They would give themselves the best patronage jobs.
(c) They would operate their own business that was given preferential treatment by the city government.
(d) They would make additional money running a protection racket through the Chicago Police Department.

5. What was one of Richard Daley's first achievements as mayor?
(a) He established a new affordable bus service to enhance mass transit.
(b) He sought and received increased tax revenue through the Republican Governor of Illinois.
(c) He got federal funds to make Chicago streets part of the Interstate Highway system.
(d) He won additional funds for Chicago public schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What organizations gave Richard Daley his most loyal support?

2. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?

3. What would happen to ward committeemen if they did not deliver votes on election day?

4. What was the result to Richard Daley from the unusual circumstance of Clarence Wagner dropping out of the contest for Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee?

5. In what year did Richard Daley earn a position in the Cook County Democratic Central Committee?

(see the answer key)

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