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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John D. believe about his fortune?
(a) It is too much for one person and should be given away.
(b) It is a gift from God to be used in the betterment of mankind.
(c) It is a surprise to him, and he plans on enlarging it.
(d) It upsets other people, so he should donate some to please others.

2. Economic development is ___________ as a result of the war.
(a) Stopped.
(b) Decelerated.
(c) Accelerated.
(d) Started.

3. Do the refiners like the plan?
(a) No, they ignore it.
(b) No, they fight it.
(c) Yes.
(d) No, they suggest another plan.

4. Rockefeller becomes involved in what industry under Gates?
(a) Automobile.
(b) Iron ore.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Gold.

5. What has Standard Oil done with some records that have been requested by the court?
(a) They have lost them.
(b) They have thrown them away.
(c) They have burned them.
(d) They have given them to the court.

Short Answer Questions

1. The trust does what to satisfy the courts?

2. John D. is able to negotiate good rates on the railroads for what reason?

3. By 1870, there is so much overproduction and falling prices that John D. begins to worry about what?

4. In 1897, why does the Ohio Attorney General feel the Ohio company is in contempt of court?

5. Oil is found in the Western United States, as well as in what states?

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