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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley provide these organizations to maintain their support?
(a) He paid at the top of the scale in union wages and provided an unending stream of massive public works projects requiring union workers.
(b) He influenced bowling alleys throughout Chicago to provide free league nights.
(c) He used public revenues to assure that the Chicago Public Schools System was fully funded and materials were easily made available.
(d) He worked to get government grants to provide law enforcement officials with the most up-to-date weaponry and forensic equipment.

2. 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) Stay in their own neighborhood with their own kind.
(d) Speak softly and carry a big stick.

3. Who was the last elected Chicago Mayor before Richard Daley?
(a) Martin Kennelly.
(b) Vito Marzullo.
(c) Robert Merriam.
(d) Dan Rostenkowski.

4. How did Richard Daley's talent affect the 1948 election?
(a) He was able to organize campaign ralleys that helped Harry Truman win the presidential election.
(b) He knew how to use his office to raise funds.
(c) He developed campaign ads that made people believe that Thomas Dewey was planning to desegregate Chicago.
(d) His ability to turn out votes helped Harry Truman win the presidential election.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic for Chapter II?

2. Why did Richard Daley visit the Democrat Party headquarters after city council meetings?

3. Richard Daley had a role in getting Abraham Marovitz appointed to what position?

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

5. What is the topic for Chapter IV?

(see the answer key)

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