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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. Whom did Theodore Roosevelt write a biography of during his service as New York Governor, inserting himself into much of the history according to the author in Chapter 27, “The Boy Governor”?
(a) Gouveneur Morris.
(b) Oliver Cromwell.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Frank Hatton.

2. The Chicago World's Fair was a World's Fair held in 1893 to celebrate what?
(a) The 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
(b) The 400th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in the New World.
(c) The 50th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
(d) The 200th anniversary of Jamestown Colony.

3. Who was the Secretary of the Navy when Theodore Roosevelt was appointed Assistant Secretary?
(a) John D. Long.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Seth Bullock.
(d) Titus Sheard.

4. How long after the death of his wife and mother did Theodore Roosevelt return to Albany?
(a) Less than a week later.
(b) One year later.
(c) Two months later.
(d) Three months later.

5. On what date did the Rough Riders and other American troops return to New York from the Spanish-American War?
(a) July 1, 1898.
(b) August 14, 1894.
(c) August 8, 1898.
(d) February 15, 1898.

Short Answer Questions

1. In investigating corruption in the case of the Manhattan Elevated Railroad and the City of New York, Theodore Roosevelt’s findings demanded further investigation of what two individuals in 1881-1882?

2. What hunter-conservationist organization did Theodore Roosevelt found in 1887?

3. By what nickname was Thomas Collier Platt known?

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

5. What is the highest mountain in Maine that Theodore Roosevelt set out to climb in his junior year of college?

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