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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. What was the yearly salary for Truman's job as presiding judge?
(a) $10,000
(b) $6000
(c) $50,000
(d) $100,000

2. Harry Truman's ancestors were predominantly of what heritage?
(a) Scotch-Irish
(b) English-Norwegian
(c) Japanese-Korean
(d) Welsh-German

3. What was the attitude of the townspeople of Independence towards people of color?
(a) Prejudice and racism were common and accepted
(b) Independence was a haven for slaves and immigrants
(c) Accepting and welcoming in clubs and homes
(d) The people of Independence were abolitionists and offered assistance

4. What job does Truman take between his judgeships?
(a) Running whiskey for the Pendergast Organization
(b) Writing a newspaper column as a music critic
(c) Selling newspaper and magazine subscriptions
(d) Selling memberships in the Kansas City Automobile Club

5. Who in Truman's family passes away in November of 1914?
(a) John Truman
(b) Margaret Truman
(c) Martha Ellen Truman
(d) Bess Truman

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Independence Missouri's nickname in the 1840s?

2. What was the Armistice?

3. What major personal events occur for Harry Truman in Chapter 5?

4. In 1841, what was considered the extreme frontier of the USA?

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

(see the answer key)

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