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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Republican candidate opposing Richard Daley in the 1955 Chicago mayoral election?
(a) Vito Marzullo.
(b) Dan Rostenkowski.
(c) Martin Kennelly.
(d) Alderman Robert Merriam.

2. What caused an outbreak of fires and looting on Chicago's West Side African-American neighborhoods during Richard Daley's fourth term?
(a) The retirement of Police Chief Orlando Wilson.
(b) Daley ordering water to be cut off from fire hydrants in the area.
(c) Increased police abuse after the retirement of Police Chief Orlando Wilson.
(d) The assassination of Martin Luther King.

3. How many patronage jobs did Vito Marzullo have for his precinct?
(a) 400 per zip code.
(b) 40.
(c) 400.
(d) 4000.

4. What did Richard Daley receive when he finally became Chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party?
(a) Access to funds from the National Democratic Party to use at his whims.
(b) Direct access to politicians from around the country.
(c) Police protection for him and his family.
(d) Control over his own political machine.

5. What are two titles given to ward committeemen?
(a) "The clout", and "Mr. Big."
(b) "Our beloved leader", and "the boss."
(c) "Our beloved leader" and "the clout."
(d) "The chosen one" and "the fair haired boy."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard Daley provide these organizations to maintain their support?

2. Who did Richard Daley help to get nominated for the 1956 Democratic candidate for president?

3. How old was Richard Daley when he became a precinct captain for a South Side ward?

4. When was the Introduction written?

5. What finally forced Richard Daley to hear the demands of Martin Luther King?

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