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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. In later years, how does Harry describe his childhood?
(a) One misery after another
(b) filled with poverty and need
(c) He could not remember his chidlhood
(d) The happiest imaginable

2. What are the names of Harry's brother and sister?
(a) Harrison and Bess
(b) Jim and Eleanor
(c) J. Vivian and Mary Jane
(d) Franklin and Eleanor

3. In the first six months of 1942 military contracts added what amount to the U.S. economy?
(a) $100,000
(b) $2 billion
(c) $400 billion
(d) $500

4. What epidemics decimated the families in Independence during the years of 1851-1854?
(a) West Nile Fever and flu
(b) AIDS and herpes
(c) Cholera, scarlet fever and pneumonia
(d) Bubonic Plague and severe colds

5. What was one of the unique things about the Truman Committee?
(a) All of the members were white men
(b) None of the members were Senators
(c) The Senate does not usually operate by committee
(d) The committee was unanimous on every report.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did the Truman family live when in D.C. until Harry became President?

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

4. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?

5. What did Truman do when he was suspicious about the defense industry overspending?

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