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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. At their meeting in August of 1944, what did Roosevelt give to Truman to give to his wife and daughter?
(a) Autographed photos of himself
(b) Custom dresses from New York
(c) Orange black tea
(d) Rosebuds

2. What event propelled the United States into WWII?
(a) Bombing of World Trade Center
(b) Sinking of the Titanic
(c) Killing of Arch Duke Ferdinand
(d) Japanese attack on the fleet at Parl Harbor in Hawaii

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

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

5. Harry Truman always carried a favorite poem in his wallet. What was that poem and the author?
(a) "Election Year" by Donald Revell
(b) "Locksley Hall" by Tennyson
(c) "Blessing the Boats" by Lucille Clifton
(d) "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did most of the sayings, such as "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches", that were part of Truman's upbringing, originate?

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

3. What was the beginning of the end for Tom Pendergast? .

4. Who did Roosevelt want as his Vice President?

5. How did Truman's personal staff feel about him?

(see the answer key)

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