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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first stop that Richard Daley made everyday?
(a) A local coffee shop for a doughnut.
(b) St. Peter's for Daily Mass.
(c) Chicago City Hall.
(d) A convenience store for a newspaper and a cup of coffee.

2. What did Richard Daley do if an ex-convict applied for a patronage job?
(a) Ignore their presence on the list.
(b) Verified with their sponsor that they are now clean.
(c) Checked to make sure that the police know where they are.
(d) Sent them a polite form letter telling them their quaifications will be considered.

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

4. When was the Introduction written?
(a) One day after Richard Daley died.
(b) While Daley was convalescing in the hospital.
(c) After an interview of Daley's widow.
(d) After Daley won his last election.

5. What is the name of a famous criminal that Mayor Big Bill Thompson allowed to walk freely through the streets of Chicago?
(a) Al Capone.
(b) Bugs Moran.
(c) "Pretty Boy" Floyd.
(d) John Dillinger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?

2. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?

3. How did Royko describe Richard Daley's response to political brawls in Chicago?

4. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?

5. 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?

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