1. Although thought of as a crazy politician, what did John F. Kennedy see as a mark of courage in the man?
(a) He would stand up in the Senate without a gun.
(b) He would do whatever was necessary to get re-elected.
(c) He would do what he thought was right regardless of his party or his popularity.
(d) His stance on big government over states' rights.

2. What act of inconsistency brought his Missouri constituents to brand him a traitor?
(a) His willingness to allow the country to go to war.
(b) His opposition to annexting Texas.
(c) His opposition to the Missouri Compromise.
(d) His voting with the Republicans.

3. What was the dichotomy concerning John Quincey Adams' father?
(a) Adams had raised his son to do what he believed to be right and that meant opposing his father.
(b) Adams was not religious but his son, John Quincey, was a devout Puritan.
(c) Adams raised his son to always do as his father did regardless of what he thought personally.
(d) Adams was a stern father but a political liberal.

4. How did Benton's reputation for being crazy become problematic to his opponents?
(a) They thought people would think they were picking on Benton.
(b) They never knew what he might do next.
(c) They feared he would challenge them to a duel.
(d) They feared he would blow up the capitol building.

5. What was Webster's justification for accepting political gifts and money?
(a) He used everything he collected for his favorite charities.
(b) He published his gifts in the newspaper.
(c) He shared the gifts with other Senators and Congressmen.
(d) He considered them gifts from God and from voters or constituents who Webster believed were created in God's image.