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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 did Bess Truman feel about Harry running for Vice President?
(a) She did not want him to run
(b) She was happy to move to a new house
(c) She did not care either way
(d) She was eager to see his political ambition proceed

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

3. What type of company does Harry Truman fail in after the mine?
(a) Grocery
(b) Shoe Sales
(c) Oil & Refining
(d) Computers

4. What are two traits Truman especially disliked about his fellow politicians?
(a) Loud talking and smoking
(b) Womanizing and corruption
(c) Dishonesty and smoking
(d) Drinking and playing cards

5. Why did Truman vote against the reappointment of District Attorney Milligan?
(a) As a gesture of loyalty to Tom Pendergast
(b) Milligan had insulted Margaret
(c) He did not vote at all
(d) He felt Milligan was doing a bad job

Short Answer Questions

1. At their meeting in August of 1944, what did Roosevelt give to Truman to give to his wife and daughter?

2. Who were Truman's lifelong heroes?

3. What was the original funding for the Truman Committee?

4. Why is Truman referred to as the "Senator from Pendergast" instead of the "Senator from Missouri"?

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

(see the answer key)

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