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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who suggested that Senators were vulgar demagogues?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A cabinet member.
(d) An ambassador.

2. To what does Kennedy ascribe as half the power of Webster?
(a) His political connections.
(b) His handsomeand commanding appearance.
(c) His outstanding education.
(d) His ability to make friends easily.

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

4. For what prestigious university did Adams once work as a professor?
(a) Yale.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Dartmouth.
(d) Princeton.

5. What leader who was at odds with Adams' father did John Quincey find himself agreeing with quite often?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Kennedy assess the failure of both Adams presidencies to produce second terms?

3. What does Kennedy say was a liability about Webster's immense popularity with both sides of the political spectrum?

4. Why was Webster not bothered by what many would consider as bribes?

5. In spite of John Quincey Adams' clarity and political courage, what life-long need did he have?

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