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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In terms of service in office of both father and son, what similarity set them apart from presidents before and after them?
(a) Both father and son served three terms in office.
(b) Neither father nor son served out a full term in office.
(c) Neither father nor son served a second term in office.
(d) Both father and son served during wartime.

2. What does Kennedy see as Webster's moral flaw?
(a) Webster had no compunction against taking money for political favors.
(b) Webster was a compulsive gambler.
(c) Webster had many affairs his wife did not know about.
(d) Webster was an alcoholic and often lost track of time.

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

4. What advantage do minority special interest groups have to influence elected officials?
(a) Not needing money to get their message across.
(b) Being watchdogs on everything the official does.
(c) Being articulate and able to sway the public.
(d) Being able to get medial coverage without a budget.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the dichotomy concerning John Quincey Adams' father?

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

3. What leader who was at odds with Adams' father did John Quincey find himself agreeing with quite often?

4. John Quincey Adams' mother was fond of saying John had been groomed to do what?

5. What metaphor does Kennedy use to describe the relationship between the elected official and the electorate?

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