View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the American's atom bomb tested?
(a) California
(b) Bikini Atoll
(c) Washington DC
(d) New Mexico

2. What career is Margaret Truman pursuing?
(a) Singing
(b) Computer Science
(c) Lab Technician
(d) Acting

3. How old was Truman when he passed away?
(a) 35
(b) 103
(c) 55
(d) 88

4. How much did the White House renovation cost?
(a) 1 million dollars
(b) 5.8 million dollars
(c) 300,000
(d) Nothing - all work was donated

5. Of all the labor strikes after the war, which is the one that brings Truman to the strongest action?
(a) The Steel Strike
(b) The Railroad Strike
(c) The Postal Strike
(d) The Actors Guild Strike

Short Answer Questions

1. What two projects occupied Truman for the remainder of his life?

2. Who was the leader of the Dixiecrats?

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

4. Who does Truman develop a long correspondence with after his retirement?

5. What is Adlai Stevenson's position when he runs for President?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Trumans take an automobile trip across the nation, they are shocked at how many people recognize them and want to see them. Why?

2. The title of this chapter is "The Buck Stops Here." Where does this expression come from and how does it apply to Harry Truman?

3. Truman had corresponded with Churchill and Stalin, but had never met either of these leaders before Potsdam. Read through Chapter 10 again, noting Truman's observations of the two men. Pretending you are a reporter for an American newspaper, write an article describing the two men from Truman's view.

4. Why did Stevenson distance himself from Truman during the campaign for President? Was this wise?

5. In the 1960 election, Acheson admonishes Truman to be careful about what he says. How much influence can an ex-president have in future elections?

6. Describe General MacArthur, covering the following points: 1) appearance, 2) method of speaking, 3) personality as described in the book.

7. How did Truman react to political pressure regarding his bid for Presidency? Give specific examples.

8. Why did Truman choose Stevenson as his successor?

9. Choose one of the following issues confronting Truman in this chapter: 1) Soviet acquisition of the atom bomb, 2) North Korea invading South Korea, 3) the Berlin Airlift, or 4) rise of Senator McCarthy. In your essay, outline how Truman and his administration handled the press regarding this issue. In your opinion, was the situation presented to the public in a good way?

10. Roosevelt was unable to move without assistance, but Truman is a fast walker and a man who moves quickly and with determination. The Secret Service had to completely change their tactics to protect the President. How did this affect their procedures and organization? Do you think President Truman, based upon what you have read about him so far, was easy to work with regarding his movements around Washington DC?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 764 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample