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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Richard Daley win the Chairmanship of the Cook County Democratic Party?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1942.

2. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?
(a) Chicago police officers.
(b) Roman Catholic statuary.
(c) Fountains.
(d) A spacious lawn.

3. In Chicago City Hall, Richard Daley was known by all of the following except:
(a) Hizzoner.
(b) The Man on the Fifth.
(c) Duh Mare.
(d) The Big Guy.

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?
(a) Daley was both feared and respected by the hard fighting politicians in Chicago.
(b) Richard Daley was suspected of being corrupt and unworthy of trust for several years.
(c) Richard Daley became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party.
(d) Daley was seen as an uncouth opportunist who took advantage of the misfortunes of his political opponenets.

5. Who did Richard Daley usually see first when he arrived at his office?
(a) The press.
(b) The Chief of Police.
(c) His chief of staff.
(d) His secretary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What finally forced Richard Daley to hear the demands of Martin Luther King?

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

3. After the inauguration of John F. Kennedy, how many people were considered to be more powerful than Richard Daley?

4. What did Richard Daley leave behind after his death?

5. What 1960 police department scandal caused great embarrassment for Richard Daley?

(see the answer key)

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