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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18: The Politics of Justice; Justice and Poverty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who scared away most witnesses from testifying against him?
(a) Walter Reuther.
(b) Joe McCarthy.
(c) Jimmy Hoffa.
(d) Herbert Hoover.

2. What event in Wisconsin invoked the ire of Republicans?
(a) Communist demonstrations.
(b) The worker strike against Kohler plumbing.
(c) Bargaining on behalf of the company.
(d) Unfair labor practices.

3. Which institution opposed the changes happening in the Justice Department?
(a) Security Council.
(b) Pentagon.
(c) FBI.
(d) CIA.

4. Which child of the Kennedy clan had a mental disease?
(a) John.
(b) Eunice.
(c) Rosemary.
(d) Jean.

5. Who did Robert Kennedy work within New York to build a model community program?
(a) David Hackett.
(b) Joe McCarthy.
(c) Bobby Barkeley.
(d) William Orrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Kennedy own homes?

2. As Attorney General, what did Robert Kennedy become well known for?

3. What services did the model community program offer in New York?

4. Who was President of the Teamsters Union?

5. In what five areas was civil rights legislation enforced?

(see the answer key)

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