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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 17 Depression.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Pierpont dies, who becomes the Morgan's manager on a day-to-day basis?
(a) Jack Morgan.
(b) George Perkins.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Harry Davison.

2. What percentage of General Motors Company does the House of Morgan own when the company is formed?
(a) 10%.
(b) 40%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 50%.

3. Who assumes a leadership role at the House of Morgan when Henry Davis dies?
(a) George Peabody.
(b) Tom Lamont.
(c) Charles Mellon.
(d) Louis Brandeis.

4. In the 1924 presidential election what candidate does the House of Morgan have ties with?
(a) Calvin Coolidge.
(b) Both candidates.
(c) John Davis.
(d) Neither candidate.

5. When does England go off the gold standard?
(a) 1919.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1924.
(d) 1920.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dwight Morrow is appointed Ambassador to what country by President Coolidge?

2. Who is the wealthiest of the Morgan partners?

3. Baring Brothers and Junius Morgan were principal holders of what type of securities, which were popular in London in 1890?

4. Where is the Morgan ancestral home?

5. Where does Pierpont die?

(see the answer key)

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