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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24, “The Rough Rider”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date was Theodore Roosevelt born?
(a) October 27, 1858.
(b) October 28, 1881.
(c) February 12, 1840.
(d) October 21, 1841.

2. What admiral of the United States Navy was best known for his victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War?
(a) Thomas Hart Benton.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Seth Bullock.
(d) George Dewey.

3. A severe U.S. winter in 1886-1887 wiped out most of Theodore Roosevelt’s herd of cattle and his investments of how much at Elk Horn ranch?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $80,000.
(c) $100,000.
(d) $60,000.

4. What Washington Post writer called Roosevelt a hypocrite for finding work for Shidy after the ordeal in Wisconsin, according to the author in Chapter 16, “The Silver-Plated Reform Commissioner”?
(a) George Paul.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Seth Bullock.
(d) Frank Hatton.

5. Where was Maria Longworth Nichols Storer from?
(a) Cincinnati, Ohio.
(b) Portland, Maine.
(c) Little Rock, Arkansas.
(d) New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the major mob boss who was among the first arrested for violating the Sunday Liquor Law under Roosevelt’s service as New York Police Commissioner?

2. In the beginning of Chapter 9, “The Honorable Gentleman,” the author describes Theodore Roosevelt returning to Albany to serve his what term as assemblyman?

3. When the Rough Riders arrived in Tampa, Florida, to prepare for departure in the Spanish-American War, who commanded the army bound for Cuba?

4. Who were the other Civil Service Commissioners alongside Theodore Roosevelt?

5. For how many years did Theodore Roosevelt hold the position of New York City Police Commissioner?

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