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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date was Theodore Roosevelt III born?
(a) October 28, 1881.
(b) December 2, 1886.
(c) September 13, 1887.
(d) February 12, 1884.

2. The author estimates Theodore Roosevelt’s losses at Elk Horn ranch to be what percentage in Chapter 15, “The Literary Feller”?
(a) 65%.
(b) 90%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 10%.

3. When Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination for Republican candidate for New York Governor passed, who sent him a letter of congratulations, according to the author in Chapter 26, “The Most Famous Man in America”?
(a) William McKinley.
(b) Gouveneur Morris.
(c) William Strong.
(d) Benjamin Harrison.

4. On what date did President McKinley die of gangrene from his bullet wounds?
(a) September 6, 1901.
(b) September 2, 1901.
(c) September 14, 1901.
(d) July 3, 1901.

5. During Theodore Roosevelt’s term as Governor of New York, Mrs. Bellamy Storer solicited him in the help of having what close friend be made a Cardinal?
(a) Thomas Hart Benton.
(b) Frank Hatton.
(c) John Ireland.
(d) George Paul.

6. How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he campaigned as the Republican candidate for New York Governor?
(a) 40.
(b) 42.
(c) 51.
(d) 45.

7. Who did William McKinley run against in the 1900 Presidential election?
(a) Seth Bullock.
(b) William Jennings Bryan.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice.

8. 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) Benjamin Harrison.
(b) Oliver Cromwell.
(c) Frank Hatton.
(d) Gouveneur Morris.

9. What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt’s brother who suffered from alcoholism?
(a) Paul Roosevelt.
(b) James Roosevelt.
(c) Andrew Roosevelt.
(d) Elliott Roosevelt.

10. Who did Theodore Roosevelt campaign for in the 1888 Presidential election?
(a) James G. Blaine.
(b) Thomas Hart Benton.
(c) Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice.

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

12. By what nickname was Thomas Collier Platt known?
(a) “The Cattle Rustler.”
(b) “Jack Black.”
(c) “Snake in the Grass.”
(d) “Easy Boss.”

13. 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) George Paul.
(b) George Edmunds.
(c) Seth Bullock.
(d) Frank Hatton.

14. On what date did Anna Hall Roosevelt die?
(a) December 2, 1886.
(b) December 7, 1892.
(c) February 12, 1884.
(d) September 13, 1887.

15. The author states in Chapter 21, “The Glorious Retreat” that Theodore Roosevelt entertained Mrs. Bellamy Storer on the matter of attaining an appointment in what position?
(a) Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
(b) Assistant Secretary of the Marines.
(c) Assistant Secretary of the Army.
(d) Secretary of the Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Theodore Roosevelt first used the phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” when giving a speech where?

2. Roosevelt and his men in the Rough Riders departed Tampa for Cuba on what date?

3. Who was Theodore Roosevelt’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 1904 Presidential election?

4. When was Maria Longworth Nichols Storer born?

5. 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”?

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