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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What epidemics decimated the families in Independence during the years of 1851-1854?
(a) AIDS and herpes
(b) Bubonic Plague and severe colds
(c) Cholera, scarlet fever and pneumonia
(d) West Nile Fever and flu

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

3. What are two traits Truman especially disliked about his fellow politicians?
(a) Loud talking and smoking
(b) Womanizing and corruption
(c) Drinking and playing cards
(d) Dishonesty and smoking

4. In the first six months of 1942 military contracts added what amount to the U.S. economy?
(a) $400 billion
(b) $100,000
(c) $500
(d) $2 billion

5. What was an overriding concern for Truman in his early years as a Senator in Washington?
(a) Hiring a maid for his house
(b) Personal finances
(c) Margaret's behavior in public
(d) Getting caught with another woman

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of President Truman's custom built railway car?

3. In what country was Potsdam located?

4. Who was President of the USA during World War I?

5. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?

(see the answer key)

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