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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Roosevelt Reconstruction: Retrospect.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Blue Eagle parade in New York City, Roosevelt remarks that there is a unity sweeping America that has not been seen since what year?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1917.

2. "The Politics of Hard Times" reports that as the party in power, which political party faced almost certain defeat in the 1932 election?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Democrat.
(c) Republican.
(d) Libertarian.

3. 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) 2,500.
(b) 120,000.
(c) 9,700.
(d) 65,000.

4. Which of the following individuals is a member of the "Brain Trust" and continues to serve as an adviser after the 1932 election, when that group disbands?
(a) Raymond Moley.
(b) James Kieran.
(c) Samuel Rosenman.
(d) Basil O'Connor.

5. In 1934, Secretary Wallace is extremely relieved when he is able to slacken crop restriction due to which of the following natural disasters?
(a) Drought.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Flood.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following new taxes does Roosevelt not propose to Congress in June of 1935?

2. When discussing his time as Governor, Leuchtenburg says that Roosevelt accomplishes gains in all but which of the following areas?

3. What is the name of the popular radio pastor in "Waiting for Lefty" who first supports Roosevelt but begins to waver soon after the election?

4. Which of the following individuals commits suicide in March of 1932 and is proved a swindler of $100,000,000 in bonds a month after his death?

5. In "The Roosevelt Reconstruction: Retrospect" which of the following composers cancels a Pittsburgh performance because the theater owners are violating a union contract?

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