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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Richard Daley's chief opponent for Cook County Democratic Chairman shortly before the election?
(a) He withdrew because of health reasons.
(b) He mysteriously disappeared.
(c) He died in an auto accident.
(d) He died of a heart attack.

2. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.
(a) Republicans.
(b) Illinois governors.
(c) Outsiders to Chicago.
(d) Congressmen.

3. Why did some members of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee believe that Richard Daley was not suited for the position of Chairman?
(a) He was too conservative.
(b) His professional background was considered to be to controversial.
(c) He was thought to be indecisive.
(d) Some saw him as too liberal.

4. In what year was Richard Daley born?
(a) 1920.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1923.
(d) 1934.

5. Where did the Introduction first appear?
(a) Chicago Herald.
(b) Chicago Tribune.
(c) Chicago Sun-Times.
(d) New York Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What personal relationship was Richard Daley maintaining that gave him the incentive to do well when he was working for Joe McDonough in the Cook County Treasurer's Office?

2. Who was the Democrat official who became a rival to Daley in his climb to the chairmanship of the Democratic Central Committee?

3. Richard Daley had a role in getting Abraham Marovitz appointed to what position?

4. Who was the president who appointed Abraham Marovitz and what year was it done?

5. What was Richard Daley's family background?

(see the answer key)

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