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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Richard Daley help to get nominated for the 1956 Democratic candidate for president?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) Adalai Stevenson.
(c) Harry Truman.
(d) Dwight D. Eisenhower.

2. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?
(a) Loud, profane, immoral and angry.
(b) Hot-tempered, simple, devious and powerful.
(c) Simple, quiet, humble and kind.
(d) Studious, resolved, calm and patient.

3. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) Near Comisky Park.
(b) Across the street.
(c) In the public library.
(d) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Richard Daley convince to hold the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago?

2. How were many of the precinct committee positions earned through the years?

3. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

4. What made this candidate for Cook County Sheriff an attractive choice for the election?

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

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