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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. What was the origination of the term "pinko?"
(a) Pinko was an affectionate name Harry gave Bess
(b) When a difference was pointed out between a red Communist and a lesser dedicated Communist, a pink one.
(c) Pinko referred to men who wore women's clothes
(d) It is a shortened version ofthe term pinkolator which was a brand of coffee maker

2. Why did Truman write an angry letter to the newspaper?
(a) A reporter had published a comment he thought was off record
(b) His Sunday paper did not arrive on time
(c) A columnist had given Margaret's concert a bad review
(d) A reporter was stalking Margaret

3. Which of Truman's family members accompanied him on the campaign trail?
(a) His mother and father
(b) His sister and mother
(c) Bess and Margaret
(d) His brother and his brother's wife and sons

4. Why doesn't the military deploy more divisions in North Korea?
(a) Truman does not think it is necessary
(b) The Allies won't allow it
(c) MacArthur refuses to allow it
(d) Without depleting the European military presence, there are no more divisions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What career is Margaret Truman pursuing?

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

3. What industry does Truman attempt to turn over to government control in April of 1952?

4. How did Truman's personal staff feel about him?

5. Who is Truman's first choice for his replacement as President?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Read the coverage of the speech Truman gave on March 12, 1947, page 547 in the book. This became known as the Truman Doctrine. Why?

3. Truman's own party did not actively support him in his bid for the election, even through fundraising. Why?

4. When Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project, comes to see Truman, the President is made uncomfortable about the visit. Why?

5. In the issue of a President serving more than two terms, what is your opinion regarding 1) in agreement with the limit or 2) in opposition of the limit. Give at least three points for your argument.

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

7. 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?

8. Why was it so important for MacArthur and Truman to be in agreement on the military policy towards Korea and China?

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

10. When Truman is on a state trip to Mexico, he visits the grave of the child heroes. Why did this act mean so much to the Mexican people?

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