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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. Who were Harry Truman's parents?
(a) Bill Truman and Elizabeth Taylor
(b) John Truman and Martha Ellen Young
(c) Solomon Young and Mary Jane Truman
(d) Harry Truman Sr and Elizabeth Young

3. How many members did the Truman Committee have?
(a) Fifteen
(b) Only one
(c) Three
(d) Seven

4. What did Roosevelt say were the Four Freedoms?
(a) Freedom of speech, religion, from want, from fear.
(b) Freedom from preachers, tax assessors, visiting relatives and telemarketers
(c) Freedom of religion, marriage, finances and lawful gathering
(d) Freedom from fear, debt, phobias and medication

5. Who won WWI?
(a) Japan
(b) Germany
(c) Allies
(d) Soviet Union

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men and boys were killed in Quantrille's raid on Lawrence, Kansas?

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

3. What afflictions did Harry have in childhood?

4. President Roosevelt made a radio speech to America at the beginning of Germany's attack on England, and the speech was subsequently referred to as what?

5. What element of Truman's style changed during the time of the Truman Committee?

(see the answer key)

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