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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. How many days was Truman Vice President?
(a) 82
(b) 3
(c) None
(d) 155

2. 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

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

4. What does Bess suggest when Harry announces his decision to join the military?
(a) That she join as well and go with him
(b) That he take warm clothes with him
(c) That he find another girlfriend
(d) That they get married immediately

5. How many men and boys were killed in Quantrille's raid on Lawrence, Kansas?
(a) 10
(b) 300
(c) 150
(d) None

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was Potsdam located?

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

3. What is the name of the ship Harry Truman and his battalion are on for the Atlantic crossing?

4. Whose photographs does Harry carry in his uniform pocket during the entire war?

5. Harry Truman travels to see Bess in Grandview. How many miles one way is the trip?

(see the answer key)

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