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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days was Truman Vice President?
(a) 82
(b) 3
(c) 155
(d) None

2. What type of mine does Harry Truman invest in during 1915 and 1916?
(a) Zinc
(b) Copper
(c) Gold
(d) Silver

3. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"
(a) Harry S. Truman's mother was a world famous model
(b) Harry S. Truman was an excellent student, great friend, faithful son, never in trouble, industrious and kind.
(c) Harry S. Truman was a child actor
(d) Harry S. Truman liked to build airplane models

4. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?
(a) Bess
(b) Truman's mother
(c) Harry
(d) Bess's Mother

5. What did Truman do when he was suspicious about the defense industry overspending?
(a) Launched his own investigation and drove over 10,000 miles across the country researching defense sites.
(b) He started his own company to reap some of these benefits
(c) He wrote a stern letter to the newspaper calling for action
(d) He decided to do nothing and wait to see what happened

Short Answer Questions

1. Truman's foreign office is warning him about the after war dangers of which country?

2. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?

3. Why is Truman referred to as the "Senator from Pendergast" instead of the "Senator from Missouri"?

4. On what charge was Tom Pendergast arrested, convicted and jailed?

5. Where did the Truman family live when in D.C. until Harry became President?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the land around Independence was called Blue River Country?

2. How is Truman's approach to the press so different from Roosevelt's?

3. Why did so many respected senators and congressional representatives oppose America's entry into the War with Germany?

4. Why did Roosevelt keep so many secrets from his Vice President? List your opinion regarding Roosevelt's 1) possession of power, 2) distrust of anyone other than his chosen circle, and 3) whether or not the president should keep some secrets from the rest of the world.

5. Senator Truman's committee to investigate defense spending was timely and changed the way he was viewed by his colleagues and the public. Was that his purpose in proposing this committee? Why do you think he started this effort, and did he accomplish his goals?

6. When Truman receives a summons to the White House on April 12, 1945, why did he run instead of walk? How is this sequence of events so different from what it would be in today's world?

7. The title of this chapter is "Patriot". Why do you think the author chose this title?

8. Uncle Harrison is mentioned many times in the early chapters of the book as someone Truman admired and enjoyed. Why?

9. Although Harry did not partake in sports or outdoor activities as other boys, no one ever called him a "sissy." Why do you think that was?

10. Harry Truman left his home and his country to defend another country's border. He mentions that "we owe it to Lafayette" - what does this mean?

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