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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the President's normal work when he was on the campaign trail?
(a) His staff collected all the papers and held them until he arrived home
(b) The vice president handled everything
(c) It continued as before from Truman's desk on the train
(d) Bess took care of it

2. Why is Truman referred to as the "Senator from Pendergast" instead of the "Senator from Missouri"?
(a) He is related to the large Pendergast family
(b) Because of his association with the political boss Tom Pendergast
(c) He was born in Pendergast, MO
(d) He was originally elected from the state of Pendergast

3. What is the number one recommendation from the S-1 Interim Committee to Truman?
(a) Use the bomb against Germany
(b) Never use the bomb
(c) The bomb should be used against Japan as soon as possible
(d) Give the bomb to Africa

4. Truman's foreign office is warning him about the after war dangers of which country?
(a) Japan
(b) Mexico
(c) Argentina
(d) Soviet Union

5. What was an overriding concern for Truman in his early years as a Senator in Washington?
(a) Getting caught with another woman
(b) Personal finances
(c) Margaret's behavior in public
(d) Hiring a maid for his house

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Independence Missouri's nickname in the 1840s?

2. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"

3. What was the name of President Truman's custom built railway car?

4. Where was the American's atom bomb tested?

5. Which of Truman's family members accompanied him on the campaign trail?

(see the answer key)

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