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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. How many people did Oppenheimer estimate the bomb would kill?
(a) 200,000
(b) 20,000
(c) Two million
(d) None

2. At their meeting in August of 1944, what did Roosevelt give to Truman to give to his wife and daughter?
(a) Rosebuds
(b) Custom dresses from New York
(c) Autographed photos of himself
(d) Orange black tea

3. How did Bess Truman feel about Harry running for Vice President?
(a) She did not care either way
(b) She was eager to see his political ambition proceed
(c) She was happy to move to a new house
(d) She did not want him to run

4. According to his letters to Bess, what part of Truman's command duties did he dislike the most?
(a) Meeting with the other captains
(b) Writing reports to command
(c) Wearing the uniform
(d) Meting out discipline to his troops.

5. What part of Truman's past most concerned the Democratic Party for the campaign?
(a) His connection with the Freemasons
(b) The fact Bess Truman's father committed suicide
(c) His past farming duties
(d) His connection with Boss Pendergast

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"

2. How many people did the bomb actually kill in Hiroshima?

3. Who was the most influential new friend Truman gained during his first term as Senator?

4. Where did most of the sayings, such as "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches", that were part of Truman's upbringing, originate?

5. When Harry was nine, his family moved to Independence. He met a girl at Sunday School and fell in love that lasted his whole life. Who was this girl?

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