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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley do through the evenings of the 1920's after he was finished with his day job with the City?
(a) He attended DePaul Law School.
(b) He wrote campaign speeches for Democrat dignitaries.
(c) He tended bar for several illegal speakeasies.
(d) He drove a truck delivering coal to factories.

2. Where were the headquarters of the Chicago Democrat Party in relation to Richard Daley's office?
(a) Across the street.
(b) In the public library.
(c) On the south side of Michigan Avenue.
(d) Near Comisky Park.

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

4. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?
(a) A kindly father figure.
(b) The City of Chicago.
(c) George Washington.
(d) John F. Kennedy.

5. What did Richard Daley leave behind after his death?
(a) A modest home on the southside of Chicago.
(b) A "gouging, grabbing, tripping" fight for his power.
(c) Huge public deficits that are still being paid off.
(d) A wife and three sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?

2. When was the Introduction written?

3. What is the topic for Chapter II?

4. Royko reported that _______________ were most suspicious of Richard Daley.

5. How did Richard Daley regard suggestions from Independent members of the City Council?

(see the answer key)

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