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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 7 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Dwight Eisenhower's mistress?
(a) Fanny Packard.
(b) Ellen McDonnel.
(c) Jane Wright.
(d) Kay Summersby.

2. What trait does Brooks say Randolph exuded, in the same way that Marshall had?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Anger.
(d) Self-mastery.

3. What was George Eliot's given name at birth?
(a) Janet Sparks.
(b) Jane Eyre.
(c) Mary Anne Evans.
(d) Katherine Michaels.

4. In Chapter 3, what word does Brooks argue has lost its power and intensity?
(a) Sin.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Hate.
(d) Love.

5. What did Marshall believe one must do the less he agreed with the policies of his superiors?
(a) Try to persuade those superiors that there is a better path.
(b) Go to the press and let reporters know what was happening was wrong.
(c) Try even harder to help them accomplish those policies.
(d) Quit and do more worthy work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which well-known WWII general did Dwight Eisenhower serve under and have a low opinion of?

2. What privilege was conferred upon Augustine at a very young age?

3. Who remained loyal to Rustin and tried to help him stay involved in the Civil Rights movement?

4. Where did Eliot travel on July 20, 1854?

5. What was the title of Day's novel that was based on her early disordered life?

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