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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, “The Biggest Man in New York”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the horse that Theodore Roosevelt had sent to Cambridge in order to pursue his courtship of Alice Lee?
(a) Blackie.
(b) Golden Rod.
(c) Black Beauty.
(d) Lightfoot.

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

3. As New York City Police Commissioner, one of Roosevelt's most effective means of rooting out corruption proved to be his own night patrols. The first night, he warned how many delinquent officers of repercussions, according to the author in “Chapter 19, “The Biggest Man in New York”?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

4. What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt’s wife when he held the office of United States President?
(a) Alice Lee Roosevelt.
(b) Edith Carow Roosevelt.
(c) Susan Elizabeth Roosevelt.
(d) Eleanor Roosevelt.

5. On what date did Theodore Roosevelt’s brother die?
(a) December 7, 1892.
(b) December 2, 1886.
(c) August 14, 1894.
(d) September 13, 1887.

Short Answer Questions

1. On October 28, 1881, Theodore Roosevelt gained a nomination for state senate at what age?

2. Theodore Roosevelt’s ancestry has been described as half Irish and half what?

3. When Theodore Roosevelt first took his friends from Maine to his Elk Horn ranch in the Dakotas, he enjoyed much success as a hunter, even killing what?

4. During what years did William McKinley serve as President of the United States?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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