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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. 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

2. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?
(a) Vermont
(b) Kentucky
(c) New Mexico
(d) Texas

3. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?
(a) Now Harry, you be good
(b) Harry, I love you
(c) Harry, bring home the bacon
(d) Harry, please don't smoke

4. What is Adlai Stevenson's position when he runs for President?
(a) Private Citizen
(b) Governor of Illinois
(c) Senator from New Mexico
(d) Secretary of War

5. The Truman Committee saved the U.S. taxpayers a great deal of money. What is the estimated amount mentioned in the book?
(a) $15 billion
(b) $1 million
(c) $3 million
(d) $10,000

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was employed to work for Harry Truman, in his office, for a $2500 annual salary?

2. Who was the leader of the Progressive Party who was in competition with the Democrats and Republicans in the 1948 election?

3. What was the origination of the term "pinko?"

4. How old was Truman when his second term as president began?

5. Where did the Truman family live until the Roosevelt family departed the White House?

(see the answer key)

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