1. Upon what has Richard Daley's quick rise in political influence been credited?
(a) His membership in a club named the Hamburgs that spawned a number of successful Chicago politicians.
(b) His quiet and earnest work to help all voters get to the polls.
(c) His unique skill as an orator to persuade even the most seasoned officeholder to take action.
(d) His ability to see and negotiate his way through conflict.

2. How old was Richard Daley when he became a precinct captain for a South Side ward?
(a) 35.
(b) 25.
(c) 21.
(d) 17.

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

4. What happened when Richard Daley ran for his second term?
(a) He chose to step aside and run for state senate.
(b) The election ended in a draw and Daley ended up being selected by the Chicago City Council.
(c) Corruption and segregation caused him to be narrowly defeated by Robert Merriam.
(d) He was overwhelmingly re-elected.

5. What was the profession of Mike Royko, author of "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"?
(a) Author and newspaper columnist with three Chicago newspapers.
(b) Author and television commentator with several Chicago television stations.
(c) First baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
(d) Author and city official in Chicago.