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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: The Fine and Lively Arts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who played the piano for opening night of The Cradle Will Rock?
(a) George Gershwin.
(b) Hiram Sherman.
(c) John Houseman.
(d) Marc Blitzstein.

2. What advertising outlet did William Benton exploit, making him his fortune?
(a) Radio advertising.
(b) Direct mail.
(c) Billboards.
(d) Sponsoring shorts before films.

3. Why did Martin DeVries hate Roosevelt?
(a) Roosevelt tried to pack the court.
(b) Roosevelt came from money.
(c) Roosevelt attacked the free market system.
(d) Roosevelt got America into World War II.

4. What did Hiram Sherman do in The Cradle Will Rock?
(a) He was an actor.
(b) He was a stagehand.
(c) He directed it.
(d) He wrote it.

5. What does Jimmy Partland say is the importance of a job?
(a) To make one feel useful.
(b) To promote innovation.
(c) To keep people out of trouble.
(d) To stimulate growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did many of Arthur Robinson's friends say was the only reason to have money?

2. What was Paul Draper's occupation during the 1930's?

3. What did Arthur Robinson do before entering the financial markets?

4. What public figure publicly raved about Jack Kirkland's play?

5. Aaron Barkham informs the reader of what strange practice of certain clans within the Appalachian Ku Klux Klan?

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