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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"
(a) Harry S. Truman's mother was a world famous model
(b) Harry S. Truman liked to build airplane models
(c) Harry S. Truman was a child actor
(d) Harry S. Truman was an excellent student, great friend, faithful son, never in trouble, industrious and kind.

2. On what charge was Tom Pendergast arrested, convicted and jailed?
(a) Embezzlement
(b) Murder and rape
(c) Tax evasion
(d) Polygamy

3. What was Truman's primary goal of the Potsdam Conference?
(a) To get Stalin to commit to entering the war against Japan
(b) To find an excuse to use the atom bomb
(c) To tell the other countries about the atom bomb
(d) To see Europe for free

4. What was the Armistice?
(a) The treaty signed between the Germans and the Allies agreeing to end the war
(b) The name given to the plantation where Truman retired
(c) The name Truman gave his old car
(d) The name of the transport ship taking Truman home after WWI

5. What political party did Harry, his father, and most of the adults in Independence belong to?
(a) Whigs
(b) Democrats
(c) Green Party
(d) Republicans

Short Answer Questions

1. How did young Harry Truman like to occupy his time?

2. Who won WWI?

3. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

4. Whose photographs does Harry carry in his uniform pocket during the entire war?

5. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?

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