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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does Kennedy use to describe the relationship between the elected official and the electorate?
(a) A lawyer-client relationship.
(b) A father-child relationship.
(c) A coach-team relationship.
(d) A doctor-patient relationship.

2. What metaphoric comparison does Kennedy make to John Quincey Adams' Puritanism?
(a) Kennedy's Catholicism.
(b) The east coast, craggy, rocky, somber and strong.
(c) A conflict of interests.
(d) A mighty ship in a storm.

3. According to Kennedy, what makes it difficult to recognize courageous acts when they do occur?
(a) The secrecy of most courageous acts.
(b) Self interest that only looks like courage.
(c) Media bias one way or the other.
(d) Business concerns and the competition for attention from the public.

4. Whom did the Adams family say that the magistrate must serve?
(a) His family.
(b) His god.
(c) His party.
(d) His people.

5. What trait of Adams ultimately caused him to suffer great disappointments?
(a) His willingness to change positions when expedient.
(b) His superior attitude toward other politician.
(c) His uncompromising religion.
(d) His ability to manipulate his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another difficult situation for an elected official besides the interests of the nation and those of the constituency?

2. What does Kennedy suggest prevents a lot of people from acting courageously?

3. Why was John Quincey Adams generally unhappy?

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

5. How does Kennedy characterize the difficult position of the elected official?

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