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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 months had Truman been President before both Germany and Japan surrendered?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) One
(d) Six

2. 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?
(a) Ben Franklin's books
(b) The Bible
(c) The Koran
(d) Time Magazine

3. What was the beginning of the end for Tom Pendergast? .
(a) WWII caused his business to falter
(b) The investigation of illegal voting practices in his county's 1936 elections
(c) The investigation of his wife's real estate company
(d) The investigation of his personal finances

4. Which of Roosevelt's policies did Truman support the most enthusiastically?
(a) The Old Deal
(b) The New Deal
(c) The X-Files
(d) The Pentagon Papers

5. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?
(a) Now Harry, you be good
(b) Harry, bring home the bacon
(c) Harry, please don't smoke
(d) Harry, I love you

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the three world leaders enter the conference room in Potsdam?

2. What was Truman's attitude towards running for Vice President?

3. What are the names of Harry's brother and sister?

4. Which of Truman's commanders was the most unreasonable and was disliked the most by Truman?

5. When Roosevelt announces in 1944 that he will run for the fourth term as President, how many terms were Presidents allowed to serve?

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