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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what conflict does Kennedy feel the most empathy?
(a) The conflict of special interests versus constituency interests.
(b) The conflict between Congress and the Supreme Court.
(c) The conflict between political parties.
(d) The conflict of constituency interest versus national interests.

2. Who was the butcher of New Orleans who was the chief prosecutor in Johnson's impeachment trial?
(a) Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
(b) Gen William Tecumseh Sherman.
(c) Gen. Benjamin F. Butler.
(d) Gen. Robert E. Lee.

3. What were Norris' opening words at the public meeting in Nebraska after the filibuster?
(a) I have come home to tell you the truth.
(b) Four score and twenty years ago.
(c) Thank you for not hissing.
(d) I am not a traitor.

4. In what two different ways does Kennedy suggest men have shown courage?
(a) By stubbornness and willingness to fight duels.
(b) By sticking to a rigid belief or by willingness to compromise.
(c) By mental superiority and disdain for the public.
(d) By adopting a stance of my way or the highway.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ross describe his feelings just before he cast his not guilty vote?

2. Did Norris always oppose President Wilson's measures?

3. What poet does Kennedy quote to express the bitterness of the South during reconstruction?

4. How did Lucius Lamar first run for Congress?

5. Why was John Quincey Adams generally unhappy?

(see the answer key)

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