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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fascist Challenge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In April 1939, Roosevelt makes one last attempt to avert war by asking Hitler and Mussolini to agree not to attack how many nations, listed by name?
(a) 49.
(b) 31.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

2. As "Waiting for Lefty" opens, in which of the following cities is City Hall attacked by a mob of 6 thousand people?
(a) Des Moines.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) New York.
(d) Denver.

3. In the run up to the 1934 Congressional elections, John Garner guesses that Republicans will win how many seats in the House of Representatives?
(a) 12.
(b) 74.
(c) 103.
(d) 37.

4. How many people tuned in to their radios on March 12, 1933, to hear the first of Roosevelt's famous Fireside Chats?
(a) 60 million.
(b) 100 thousand.
(c) 5 million.
(d) 20 thousand.

5. According to "A Sea of Troubles," how many residents of Cleveland go without food or clothing relief during the first six days of 1938?
(a) 65,000.
(b) 9,700.
(c) 120,000.
(d) 2,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January of 1934 the first of a few challengers for Roosevelt springs up. What is the name of the challenger who proposes the Old Age Revolving Pensions plan?

2. Pecora's investigation into the House of Morgan partners in May of 1933--and the subsequent income tax revelations--leads Congress to pass which of the following bills?

3. In March of 1934 the House of Representatives passes the Trade Agreements Act. By what margin does the bill pass?

4. In May of 1933, Roosevelt announces his choice to head the new Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Which of the following individuals does Roosevelt pick?

5. Which of the following individuals proposes the non-recognition solution to Manchuria in January 1932?

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