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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 November of 1930, something happened to Margaret Truman. What was it?
(a) Someone stole her purse
(b) She had a baby
(c) She met her future husband
(d) Someone attempted to kidnap her.

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

3. Where was Harry S Truman born?
(a) Santa Fe, NM
(b) Independence, MO
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Lamar, MO

4. According to his letters to Bess, what part of Truman's command duties did he dislike the most?
(a) Meeting with the other captains
(b) Meting out discipline to his troops.
(c) Writing reports to command
(d) Wearing the uniform

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most common method of travel for settlers in the 1800s to take to Independence?

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

3. What job does Truman take between his judgeships?

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 are the names of Harry's brother and sister?

(see the answer key)

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