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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28, “The Man of Destiny”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date was Theodore Roosevelt sworn in as Vice President of the United States?
(a) February 15, 1898.
(b) May 4, 1901.
(c) July 3, 1900.
(d) September 2, 1901.

2. 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) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 10.

3. Who was elected as Speaker in the New York Assembly in 1881 and 1882?
(a) Benjamin Harrison.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Charles Patterson.
(d) Isaac Hunt.

4. On May 5, 1898, Colonel Wood set up a recruiting table for the Rough Riders next to the bar at what establishment?
(a) The Pyramid Park Hotel.
(b) The Patterson Tavern.
(c) The Menger Hotel.
(d) The Amigo Motel.

5. On October 28, 1881, Theodore Roosevelt gained a nomination for state senate at what age?
(a) 23.
(b) 25.
(c) 29.
(d) 26.

Short Answer Questions

1. As acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Roosevelt toured what new ship where he heard the cannons fire for the first time, according to the author in Chapter 22, “The Hot Weather Secretary”?

2. In how many of his seven subjects did Theodore Roosevelt earn honors at the completion of his freshman year in college?

3. 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”?

4. What was the first work that Theodore Roosevelt published following his first year at college?

5. Where was Maria Longworth Nichols Storer from?

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