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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What issue caused Benton finally to begin losing popularity in Missouri?
(a) The Missouri voters became ashamed of Benton's rough behavior.
(b) Benton had too many duels.
(c) Benton refused to own slaves.
(d) The Missouri voters felt allied to the South but Benton supported the Union.

3. What Speaker of the House did Norris oppose to the chagrin of his party?
(a) Walter Smith.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) John Dalzell.
(d) Joe Cannon.

4. What famous speech did Lamar give in Congress?
(a) An eloquent eulogy for Charles Sumner.
(b) The case for Confederacy speech.
(c) Give me liberty of give me death speech.
(d) The Stars and Stripes speech.

5. Who said that courage is grace under pressure?
(a) John Quincy Adams.
(b) Bret Hart.
(c) Ernest Hemingway.
(d) Jesus Christ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kennedy sees as a weakness in John Quincey Adams an emotional attachment to whom?

2. Of the 54 Senator in Congress, how many were openly opposed to the impeachment?

3. Why was Ross targeted for surveillance and harassment before the Johnson trial.

4. How did Lucius Lamar first run for Congress?

5. What is the example of some advice Kennedy received when he first became a Congressman?

(see the answer key)

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