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

2. When dividing up Germany, what geographical descriptions did the Potsdam Conference use?
(a) The conquered lands of Germany
(b) Magellan's original docments
(c) Hitler's plan for domination
(d) The Germany of 1937

3. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?
(a) Allergies
(b) Speech impediment and runny nose
(c) Diarrhea and farsightedness
(d) Nearsightedness and diphtheria

4. 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 see Europe for free
(d) To tell the other countries about the atom bomb

5. How did Truman's men move their equipment around France?
(a) Fast sports cars
(b) Elephants and camels
(c) Railway and ships
(d) Horse and wagon

Short Answer Questions

1. What was an overriding concern for Truman in his early years as a Senator in Washington?

2. What was the Armistice?

3. Why did Truman vote against the reappointment of District Attorney Milligan?

4. Who was the Vice President of the United States under Roosevelt in 1943?

5. Who won WWI?

(see the answer key)

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