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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Truman's personal life used against him in the 1940 election?
(a) His womanizing became known by the public
(b) His gambling addiction was exposed
(c) His family farm was sold at auction while he was at the Democratic Convention.
(d) His wife divorced him and took the child

2. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?
(a) George Washington
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) George Bush
(d) Abraham Lincoln

3. The Truman Committee saved the U.S. taxpayers a great deal of money. What is the estimated amount mentioned in the book?
(a) $3 million
(b) $10,000
(c) $15 billion
(d) $1 million

4. What was the name of Roosevelt's beloved dog?
(a) Lassie
(b) Socks
(c) Fala
(d) Rin Tin Tin

5. What US President did Truman see while he was working in Kansas City?
(a) Abraham Lilncoln
(b) Theodore Roosevelt
(c) Herbert Hoover
(d) Bill Clinton

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Truman & Jacobson in business?

2. Who in Truman's family passes away in November of 1914?

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

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

5. What was one voting faction in this election that had never been involved in presidential elections before?

(see the answer key)

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