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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Houston say he wanted it written that he loved his country, he was a patriot, and he was devoted to the Union.
(a) On the face of the Texas capitol building.
(b) On his tombstone.
(c) In the latest history books.
(d) In the Dallas Herald.

2. What is Kennedy's third pressure that he feels is the most damaging?
(a) Making decisions when a fellow Senator or Congressman needs to get a pet project going.
(b) Making decisions when to satisfy a constituancy will not be what is best for the nation.
(c) Making decisions that will satisfy everyone in one way or another.
(d) Making decisions when you do not have enough information to make good ones.

3. What were Benton's most effective weapons as a fighter?
(a) Wit and sarcasm.
(b) Friends and relatives.
(c) Knives and bull whips.
(d) Guns and canons.

4. What character traits did Henry Adams consider that Lamar possessed above all others?
(a) Amiability and aimlessness.
(b) Tact and humor.
(c) Envy and averace.
(d) Stubbornness and greed.

5. What method did Sen. Norris use to prevent the passage of the Armed Ship Bill?
(a) Buried in committee.
(b) Filibuster.
(c) A Petition.
(d) Collecting enough votes to defveat it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?

2. What is a particular problem on occasion when the electorate presents a desire to the elected official?

3. How did one reporter categorize elected officials?

4. What does Kennedy identify as the personal tragedy and national greatness about Sen. Robert A. Taft?

5. What Senator pulled a gun on Benton once?

(see the answer key)

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