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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.
(b) In the public library.
(c) Near Comisky Park.
(d) Across the street.
2. What was one of the issues that members of the Democratic Central Committee used to oppose Richard Daley during his campaign to become Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee?
(a) Richard Daley wanted to limit the influence of the Federal Government.
(b) Richard Daley favored immigration control.
(c) Richard Daley was too liberal and too connected to new Democrats.
(d) Richard Daley wanted to crack down harder on crime.
3. How did Richard Daley's talent affect the 1948 election?
(a) His ability to turn out votes helped Harry Truman win the presidential election.
(b) He was able to organize campaign ralleys that helped Harry Truman win the presidential election.
(c) He knew how to use his office to raise funds.
(d) He developed campaign ads that made people believe that Thomas Dewey was planning to desegregate Chicago.
4. What was the result of Richard Daley's hard work with the Democratic Central Committee?
(a) Influence of Republicans was almost eliminated.
(b) Street repairs for Chicago received sufficient funding.
(c) Chicago became the model of political efficiency.
(d) Crime was reduced dramatically.
5. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?
(a) He taught Daley the ins and outs of Chicago's political machine.
(b) He introduced Daley to his wife.
(c) He chose Daley as his Chief of Staff.
(d) He rented a room to Daley so he could get to work on time.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Richard Daley do if an ex-convict applied for a patronage job?
2. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?
3. What was the most important rule Richard Daley learned from Joe McDonough?
4. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.
5. In what year did Richard Daley win the Chairmanship of the Cook County Democratic Party?
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