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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. What kind of automobile does Harry Truman first purchase?
(a) 1911 Stafford
(b) 1910 Volkswagon
(c) 1890 Mercedes
(d) 1929 Ford Model T

2. What essential materials were in short supply as America prepared for war?
(a) lead, coal, limestone and rock
(b) Aluminum, copper, zinc and rubber
(c) steel, latex, and plutonium
(d) computers, cell phones and i-pods

3. What were the nicknames for the divisions in the Missouri Democratic Party?
(a) Rats and Pigs
(b) Goats and Rabbits
(c) Donkeys and Elephants
(d) Hares and Turtles

4. What did Truman think was a damaging move by Roosevelt?
(a) Entering WWI
(b) The attempt to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices
(c) Bombing the Japanese home cities
(d) Entering WWII

5. Which of Truman's commanders was the most unreasonable and was disliked the most by Truman?
(a) Klemm
(b) Marshall
(c) Pershing
(d) Jacobson

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Harry S Truman born?

2. What career did Margaret Truman plan to enter?

3. Who was the Vice President of the United States under Roosevelt in 1943?

4. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?

5. Who was the most influential new friend Truman gained during his first term as Senator?

(see the answer key)

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