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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. Whose Senate campaign did Robert Kennedy manage?
(a) Kathleen McAllister.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Rose Hoover.
(d) Margaret Eunice.

2. Who was a staunch Democrat in an era of Republican dominance?
(a) Joe McCarthy.
(b) Walter Reuther.
(c) Jason Fried.
(d) Jimmy Hoffa.

3. What did America have to do to prevent the rise of Communism?
(a) Install a puppet regime in Indochina.
(b) Lead insurgent armies.
(c) Become more involved in world affairs.
(d) Give away land.

4. Which son died in an explosion over France during the 1950s?
(a) Patrick F.
(b) John F.
(c) Joe Jr.
(d) Robert F.

5. What did Robert Kennedy think were the two reasons for juvenile delinquency?
(a) Education and community involvement.
(b) Safety and cleanliness.
(c) Nutrition and sleep.
(d) Lack of opportunity and access to a middle class life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robert Kennedy discover about the Teamsters Union's president?

2. Whose Vice-Presidential bid failed in 1956?

3. What party did Adlai Stevenson belong to?

4. Who did Robert Kennedy marry?

5. What did Attorney General Robert Kennedy discover during the process of judicial appointments?

(see the answer key)

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