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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Truman choose to accompany him to meet the train bearing Roosevelt's body?
(a) Eleanor and Teddy Roosevelt
(b) Jimmy Byrnes and Henry Wallace
(c) No one. He stood alone.
(d) Bess and Margaret Truman

2. Where did the Truman family live until the Roosevelt family departed the White House?
(a) New York, New York
(b) Independence, MO
(c) Key West, FL
(d) Blair House, Washington DC

3. What was the beginning of the end for Tom Pendergast? .
(a) The investigation of his wife's real estate company
(b) The investigation of illegal voting practices in his county's 1936 elections
(c) The investigation of his personal finances
(d) WWII caused his business to falter

4. What was the yearly salary for Truman's job as presiding judge?
(a) $6000
(b) $100,000
(c) $50,000
(d) $10,000

5. What does Harry give as a reason to join the military and go to war?
(a) I need a job
(b) Someone has to do it.
(c) I need to get out of twon
(d) It is either this or jail time

Short Answer Questions

1. How much weight did Harry Truman lose in the years in France?

2. What was the name of Roosevelt's beloved dog?

3. What did Truman think was a damaging move by Roosevelt?

4. Who was President of the USA during World War I?

5. How many people did Oppenheimer estimate the bomb would kill?

(see the answer key)

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