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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. Harry Truman travels to see Bess in Grandview. How many miles one way is the trip?
(a) Sixteen Miles
(b) Fifty Miles
(c) Three hundred Miles
(d) One Mile

2. What new inventions did Truman never learn to use or like?
(a) Telegraph and electric bulb
(b) Telephone and typewriter
(c) Toilet and bathtub
(d) Computer and cell phone

3. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?
(a) Kentucky
(b) Vermont
(c) Texas
(d) New Mexico

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Harry S Truman born?

3. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

4. What was the Armistice?

5. Who were Harry Truman's parents?

(see the answer key)

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