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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 about modern America mystifies Diana Morgan?
(a) Those who ignore poverty.
(b) The widespread use of drugs.
(c) America's involvement with Vietnam.
(d) The election of Richard Nixon.

2. In what scant costume did Sally Rand enter the Beaux Arts ball?
(a) Artemis.
(b) Messalina.
(c) Eve.
(d) Lady Godiva.

3. What did Arthur Robinson do before entering the financial markets?
(a) He was an actor.
(b) He was a tobacco picker.
(c) He was a school teacher.
(d) He was a war correspondent.

4. Besides attempting to change the makeup of the Supreme Court, what Roosevelt decision does James Farley say alienated people in the administration?
(a) Not revealing his health problems to the public.
(b) Creating the NRA.
(c) Running for a third term.
(d) Entering World War II.

5. What did Terkel's parents do for a living before the Depression?
(a) They worked a farm.
(b) They worked for a newspaper.
(c) They ran a hotel.
(d) They were actuaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the Michigan governor Frank Murphy branded weak-willed regarding the sit-in strike?

2. As he entered his later years, what term did Roosevelt use to describe himself among aides?

3. What metaphor does Arthur Robinson use to describe Wall Street in the 1920's?

4. What advertising outlet did William Benton exploit, making him his fortune?

5. What did Hiram Sherman do in The Cradle Will Rock?

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