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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Richard Daley's initial response to the 1960 police department scandal?
(a) He made public attacks against people investigating the charges.
(b) He began drinking heavily.
(c) He stonewalled all investigations.
(d) He sequestered himself in his home out of shame.

3. What were the issues that Richard Daley's opponent raised during the election before his fourth term?
(a) Inadequate housing and bans against African-Americans in Chicago's labor unions.
(b) Daley's harsh law enforcement tactics and racial tension.
(c) The increasing taxes on property and regulations against businesses.
(d) Increasing federal intrusion and insufficient education funding.

4. How large and what was the make up of the security detail for the 1968 Democratic National convention?
(a) 20,000 Marines and Illinois State Patrolmen.
(b) 2,500 precinct walkers and sanitation workers.
(c) 15,000 private security personnel and prison guards.
(d) 25,000 police officers and National Guard soldiers.

5. How did Richard Daley handle complaints against his department heads?
(a) He ignored the complaints with the knowledge that the machine would take care of all problems.
(b) He blamed federal restrictions against the sovereignty of cities to act on its problems.
(c) He took personal responsibility noting that the appointments were his alone.
(d) Daley played the innocent game and deferred complaints to the Department heads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What race-related issue did Richard Daley face during his early second term?

2. How widely regarded was Richard Daley's victory for his fifth term regarded?

3. Why did a particular important figure frustrate Richard Daley during the period of protests against segregated neighborhoods?

4. Who did Richard Daley run as Democrat candidate for Cook County Sheriff in 1971?

5. How did certain politicians consider Richard Daley's influence in 1971?

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