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

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

3. How did Bess Wallace's father die?
(a) He was in a car accident
(b) He committed suicide by shooting himself
(c) He had terminal cancer
(d) His plane crashed

4. What career did Margaret Truman plan to enter?
(a) Publishing agent
(b) Nursing
(c) Singer
(d) Computer science

5. Harry Truman's ancestors were predominantly of what heritage?
(a) Scotch-Irish
(b) Welsh-German
(c) English-Norwegian
(d) Japanese-Korean

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Truman's lifelong heroes?

2. What did Truman refer to as "Potomac Fever?" .

3. What pivotal event occurred on December 7, 1941?

4. What was Truman's attitude towards running for Vice President?

5. How was Truman's personal life used against him in the 1940 election?

(see the answer key)

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