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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. What was the occupational community of which Jimmy Partland was a part, that lent back and forth regularly?
(a) Auto workers.
(b) Jazz musicians.
(c) Writers.
(d) Corn growers.

2. On what does Dr. David J. Rossman think modern Americans rely too heavily?
(a) The government.
(b) Alchohol and drugs.
(c) Medication.
(d) Themselves.

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

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

5. What happened to Orrin Kelly after the incident with the Iowa judge?
(a) He interviewed the leaders of the mob.
(b) He had to flee town.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He became judge of the county.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two roles did Henry Wallace play in the Roosevelt administration?

2. In 1930's Appalachia, what does the KKK assist in setting up?

3. According to Buddy Blankenship in Sixteen Ton, what did coal companies often pay instead of money?

4. At the beginning of The Fine and Lively Arts, Hiram Sherman speaks glowingly of drinking covert gin out of what?

5. What legendary artist of the twentieth century directed The Cradle Will Rock?

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