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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?
(a) The vice presidency.
(b) A seat in the cabinet.
(c) A seat in congress.
(d) The position of Secretary of State.

2. Who played a prominent role in getting Thompson's proposal approved?
(a) Hoover.
(b) Butler.
(c) Will Percy.
(d) Coolridge.

3. In 1926, the Klan began break apart. Why did this happen?
(a) There wasn't enough money to keep them together.
(b) The leaders were being "nationally convicted" for major crimes.
(c) They were being prejudiced against all over the country.
(d) No one wanted to join them.

4. How does Hoover manage to import boats to the area?
(a) He bought new ones to send in the area.
(b) He ordered the Coast Guard to go into the area.
(c) He paid people large amounts of money to borrow their boats.
(d) He used the help of the Red Cross.

5. Why isn't the relationship between Hoover and the Colored Advisory Committee effective?
(a) Hoover breaks his promises.
(b) Hoover has no support from any other politicians.
(c) The committee doesn't trust him.
(d) The whites begin to hate Hoover for his relationship with the committee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did LeRoy Percy's popularity increase as the Klan began to fall apart?

2. What fraction of the crops planted are actually harvested?

3. With whom does LeRoy Percy Sr. prefer to have a relationship with rather than William?

4. How were the levees along the Mississippi different from levees in other places?

5. In 1920, the country was filled with racial hatred and fear. What group gained enormous fame and wealth during this time?

(see the answer key)

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