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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of Benton's favorite sayings about himself?
(a) Benton always knows what is right.
(b) Benton and Democracy are one and the same.
(c) Benton will never compromise.
(d) Benton is a bull in a china shop.

2. What is the example of some advice Kennedy received when he first became a Congressman?
(a) The way to go is to make your own decisions.
(b) Follow the yellow brick road.
(c) The way to get along is to go along.
(d) Listen and do what the majority are doing.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Webster speech in the Senate became known by the date it was given?

2. What was Benton's characteristic that early on made his constituents love him?

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

4. What traits indicate that Adams suffered common human emotions?

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

(see the answer key)

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