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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(b) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.
(c) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.
(d) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.

2. When Joe McDonough was elected to County Treasurer, what happened to Richard Daley?
(a) McDonough kept Daley in his office as an aide.
(b) The two split and Daley continued to pursue his career in City Hall.
(c) Daley was left in Chicago City Hall where he eventually became a rival to McDonough.
(d) Daley decided to set his own course and run for state senate.

3. Who did Richard Daley usually see first when he arrived at his office?
(a) His secretary.
(b) His chief of staff.
(c) The press.
(d) The Chief of Police.

4. How did Richard Daley address the corruption within the city government?
(a) He personally took charge and fired or incarcerated offenders.
(b) He had meetings with corrupt officials and reminded them of his basic creed, "Don't get caught."
(c) He tried to blow the bad news off the front pages with big, circus-like events.
(d) He hired a P.R. firm to put a positive spin on the controversies.

5. What happened to honest officials in the department that became troublesome for Richard Daley?
(a) Code enforcement personnel with the responsibility to provide housing access were beaten up and taken to the outskirts of Chicago.
(b) Ward committeemen who refused to cheat lost their positions and discredited within the Cook County Democrat Party.
(c) Code enforcement and real estate agents who tried to blow the whistle had false information on their finances published and were chased out of their departments or businesses.
(d) Honest policemen are placed in desk jobs, passed over for promotions, and are isolated from important activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of Richard Daley's first achievements as mayor?

2. After Richard Daley put his scandal behind him, what two political victories did he achieve?

3. What 1960 police department scandal caused great embarrassment for Richard Daley?

4. What was Richard Daley's initial response to the 1960 police department scandal?

5. How did Richard Daley's talent affect the 1948 election?

(see the answer key)

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