View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many months had Truman been President before both Germany and Japan surrendered?
(a) Three
(b) Six
(c) Four
(d) One

2. President Roosevelt made a radio speech to America at the beginning of Germany's attack on England, and the speech was subsequently referred to as what?
(a) The Arsenal for Money Speech
(b) The Speech of Omission
(c) The Fear Speech
(d) The Arsenal for Democracy Speech

3. What was the origination of the term "pinko?"
(a) Pinko was an affectionate name Harry gave Bess
(b) Pinko referred to men who wore women's clothes
(c) It is a shortened version ofthe term pinkolator which was a brand of coffee maker
(d) When a difference was pointed out between a red Communist and a lesser dedicated Communist, a pink one.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a dollar-a-year man?

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

3. Why does Harry Truman leave his job in Kansas City?

4. Who did Roosevelt want as his Vice President?

5. What type of company does Harry Truman fail in after the mine?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 335 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample