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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Harry writes many letters to Bess, he cannot master one art of good correspondence. What is it?

2. What was Truman's attitude towards running for Vice President?

3. When Germany advances on Moscow, what does President Roosevelt offer Stalin?

4. Where did most of the sayings, such as "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches", that were part of Truman's upbringing, originate?

5. In November of 1930, something happened to Margaret Truman. What was it?

Short Essay Questions

1. This chapter is entitled "The Senator from Pendergast" and not "The Senator from Missouri." Why?

2. 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?

3. The primary candidate, Roosevelt, did not appear at the Democratic convention in 1944, and his preference for Vice President was not clear. How did this affect those in charge of the Party at the convention?

4. Reading over the description of Independence, MO, beginning on Page 50, describe Truman's hometown as it relates to 1) economic viability, 2) founders and citizens, and 3) education.

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

6. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .

7. Tom Pedergast was considered a villain by some, and a Robin Hood by others. Why?

8. Truman's job at the bank in Kansas City taught him about fiscal responsibility. How would this assist a potential president?

9. Why was it important for Truman to spend so much time as a new President with the funeral of Roosevelt?

10. Compared to the Slaughter family farm, the Trumans were always broke. Why do you think this was so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the traits and stories of Harry Truman's ancestors influence his life? Describe the attributes of two of the following people described in Part 1, Chapter 1: Solomon Young, Harriet Louisa Young, Andy Truman, Nancy Tyler Holmes, Uncle Harrison, Mattie Young.

Essay Topic 2

Why were Americans, and southern Democrats in particular, so opposed to the inclusion of minorities in the rights of other Americans?

Essay Topic 3

Harry Truman wanted to wait to marry until he had income and a future, and Bess waited patiently for years. Why do you think these young people did not just get married and live with family until they could move out on their own?

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