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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Roosevelt's beloved dog?
(a) Lassie
(b) Socks
(c) Rin Tin Tin
(d) Fala

2. What two political positions did Truman want before he was allowed to run for Senate?
(a) Mayor of Independence and Governor of Illinois
(b) Governor of MIssouri and Mayor fo Independence
(c) Mayor of Lamar and Mayor of Independence
(d) Governor of Missouri and Congressman from Missouri

3. Who was in charge of the Soviet Union when Truman became President?
(a) Josef Stalin
(b) Kruschev
(c) Hitler
(d) Gorbachev

4. What longtime cabinet member resigns due to a disagreement with Truman?
(a) Andrew Jackson
(b) Robert E. Lee
(c) Harold Ickes
(d) Henry Wallace

5. Who was the leader of the Dixiecrats?
(a) Jefferson Davis
(b) Adlai Stevenson
(c) Strom Thurmond
(d) Henry Wallace

Short Answer Questions

1. What interest did Harry and his father share?

2. What was the most common method of travel for settlers in the 1800s to take to Independence?

3. What part of Truman's past most concerned the Democratic Party for the campaign?

4. Who did Truman choose to accompany him to meet the train bearing Roosevelt's body?

5. What are the names of Harry's brother and sister?

(see the answer key)

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