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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. As Civil Service Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt confronted what potentially crooked Postmaster General in Milwaukee, according to the author in Chapter 16, “The Silver-Plated Reform Commissioner”?
(a) Frank Hatton.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Seth Bullock.
(d) George Paul.
2. In his role as New York City Police Commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt enlisted the aid of reporters from what publication?
(a) The New York Globe.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The New York Post.
3. Where did Theodore Roosevelt live while he studied in college?
(a) Mrs. Richardson's Boarding House.
(b) Mrs. Rothwild’s Boarding House.
(c) Mrs. Anderson’s Boarding House.
(d) Mrs. Peters’ Boarding House.
4. Following the death of his wife and mother, Theodore Roosevelt sold his house and his mother’s and moved his daughter and her caretaker to a smaller place located where in New York City?
(a) Madison Avenue.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) 123rd Street.
(d) Park Avenue.
5. While searching for the cattle thieves that he believed stole his boat, Theodore Roosevelt met and befriended what famous sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota?
(a) Seth Bullock.
(b) Thomas Hart Benton.
(c) James G. Blaine.
(d) Joe Ferris.
Short Answer Questions
1. At what time does the author describe Theodore Roosevelt as having concluded his hours of handshaking on New Year’s Day in the book’s Prologue?
2. 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?
3. What was Grover Cleveland’s position when he served a summons to speak with Theodore Roosevelt in Albany in 1883?
4. How long after the death of his wife and mother did Theodore Roosevelt return to Albany?
5. What hunter-conservationist organization did Theodore Roosevelt found in 1887?
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