Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What was the result of Richard Daley's hard work with the Democratic Central Committee? (from Chapter III)

Street repairs for Chicago received sufficient funding.

Influence of Republicans was almost eliminated.

Chicago became the model of political efficiency.

Crime was reduced dramatically.

2.

What were the results of the election leading to Richard Daley's fourth term? (from Chapter VIII)

His opponent died in a mysterious auto accident two days before the election.

Daley was forced to dispatch more street repair projects than he ever had.

Daley won a narrow victory.

Daley won with 73 percent of the vote.

3.

What did the election results for Richard Daley's fifth term mean for his influence over Chicago politics? (from Epilogue)

The close margin convinced the City Council that it was time to challenge Daley's agenda.

He maintained control of the City Council.

Daley was seen as a dangerous man and high placed office holders began to plot against him.

The lack of opposition to Daley bred apathy within the Chicago political system.

4.

What did Richard Daley present himself as in his first campaign for Mayor? (from Chapter V)

He ran as a law and order candidate devoted to fighting crime.

He ran as a skillful mediator who could handle conflicts.

He presented himself as a hard-working family man.

He ran as a fiscal conservative who would balance budgets.

5.

What is the topic for Chapter IV? (from Chapter IV)

Organized Crime and Chicago Politics.

Operations of the Cook County Democratic Machine.

Nepotism and Chicago politics.

Labor Unions and Chicago Politics.

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