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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?
(a) The violence forced his family to move where he made contacts that shaped his career.
(b) He used his negotiating skills to calm down competing gangs.
(c) He was nearly killed in a counter attack that took place on the street where he lived.
(d) He was rumoured to be a leader of one of the gangs involved in violence.

2. What tactic did segregation opponents use to point out the problem of segregation in Chicago?
(a) African-American activists ignorned "Whites Only" signs on businesses and demanded service from the proprietors.
(b) African-American parents began enrolling their children in white schools near their homes.
(c) They organized a sit-in of African-American activists at segregated public venues.
(d) They rented a flat in Richard Daley's neighborhood and put up two African-American college students in the residence.

3. After controversy around the 1968 Democrat National Convention subsided, what was the condition of Richard Daley?
(a) He had become tired and proned to make bad judgements.
(b) His record of strong arming opponents had earned him the contempt of political opponents.
(c) He became increasingly paranoid and withdrew to life as a recluse.
(d) He had his health, successful children, an outstanding career in Chicago politics, fame, and control of the Machine.

4. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?
(a) He taught Daley the ins and outs of Chicago's political machine.
(b) He rented a room to Daley so he could get to work on time.
(c) He chose Daley as his Chief of Staff.
(d) He introduced Daley to his wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Democrat official who became a rival to Daley in his climb to the chairmanship of the Democratic Central Committee?

2. What did the election results for Richard Daley's fifth term mean for his influence over Chicago politics?

3. What was the label that was given to those who had similar views to Richard Daley in the Cook County Democratic Party?

4. How did Richard Daley respond to the outbreaks?

5. What happened when the incumbent mayor before Richard Daley made his appeal before the Cook County Central Committee that was chaired by Daley?

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