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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of automobile does Harry Truman first purchase?
(a) 1890 Mercedes
(b) 1910 Volkswagon
(c) 1911 Stafford
(d) 1929 Ford Model T

4. What type of company does Harry Truman fail in after the mine?
(a) Grocery
(b) Shoe Sales
(c) Oil & Refining
(d) Computers

5. 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) Time Magazine
(d) The Koran

Short Answer Questions

1. In later years, how does Harry describe his childhood?

2. How were Truman's ancestors related to the bushwhackers?

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

4. What US President did Truman see while he was working in Kansas City?

5. Where was Harry S Truman born?

(see the answer key)

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