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

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

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

4. What were the nicknames for the divisions in the Missouri Democratic Party?
(a) Rats and Pigs
(b) Donkeys and Elephants
(c) Hares and Turtles
(d) Goats and Rabbits

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Harry Truman's parents?

2. What is the name of the ship Harry Truman and his battalion are on for the Atlantic crossing?

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

4. 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?

5. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

(see the answer key)

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