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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?
(a) Bess
(b) Harry
(c) Truman's mother
(d) Bess's Mother

2. How much weight did Harry Truman lose in the years in France?
(a) 50 lbs
(b) None
(c) 2 lbs
(d) 20 lbs

3. Who was the man in charge of the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI?
(a) General Patton
(b) General Eisenhower
(c) General DeGaulle
(d) General Pershing

4. What does the Truman farm produce?
(a) Soybeans
(b) Corn
(c) Bermuda grass
(d) Wheat

5. How many men and boys were killed in Quantrille's raid on Lawrence, Kansas?
(a) 10
(b) 150
(c) 300
(d) None

Short Answer Questions

1. What epidemics decimated the families in Independence during the years of 1851-1854?

2. Although Harry writes many letters to Bess, he cannot master one art of good correspondence. What is it?

3. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

4. What questionable organization was Truman encouraged to join by his party?

5. What does Harry give as a reason to join the military and go to war?

(see the answer key)

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