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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, “The Hot Weather Secretary”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Theodore Roosevelt lost the election for New York City Mayor, he rejoiced that at least what friend of his had won a seat in Congress?
(a) George Edmunds.
(b) Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice.
(c) Henry Cabot Lodge.
(d) Abram Hewitt.

2. What refers to a levy on the unimproved value of land only?
(a) Land value tax.
(b) Personal value tax.
(c) Land levy accordance.
(d) Land immunity tax.

3. In 1886, Roosevelt ran as the Republican candidate for mayor of New York City, portraying himself as what persona?
(a) “The Future President.”
(b) “The Cowboy of the Dakotas.”
(c) “The Rancher Professor.”
(d) “The Cowboy of the Ivy League.”

4. Who won the election for the Mayor of New York in 1886?
(a) Abram Hewitt.
(b) Henry Cabot Lodge.
(c) Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice.
(d) George Edmunds.

5. What was Grover Cleveland’s position when he served a summons to speak with Theodore Roosevelt in Albany in 1883?
(a) Governor of New York.
(b) Senator of New York.
(c) President of the United States.
(d) Mayor of New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1883-1884, the topic of the New York Elevated railroad arose and Roosevelt supported a measure to lower the fare from 10 cents to how much?

2. When was the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act established?

3. When was Henry George born?

4. Who did Theodore Roosevelt meet at a party that suggested Roosevelt accompany him to Dakota, according to the author in Chapter 7, “The Fighting Cock”?

5. Who was the Secretary of the Navy when Theodore Roosevelt was appointed Assistant Secretary?

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