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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. Which state turned the tide towards Truman at the convention?
(a) New York
(b) Texas
(c) California
(d) Alaska

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

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

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

5. What pivotal event occurred on December 7, 1941?
(a) Japan bombed the USA Fleet at Pearl Harbor
(b) President Roosevelt died
(c) Margaret Truman was born
(d) Germany surrendered

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the real name of the Truman Committee?

2. What are two traits Truman especially disliked about his fellow politicians?

3. How many days was Truman Vice President?

4. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?

5. When Germany advances on Moscow, what does President Roosevelt offer Stalin?

(see the answer key)

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