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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what has Richard Daley's quick rise in political influence been credited?
(a) His ability to see and negotiate his way through conflict.
(b) His membership in a club named the Hamburgs that spawned a number of successful Chicago politicians.
(c) His unique skill as an orator to persuade even the most seasoned officeholder to take action.
(d) His quiet and earnest work to help all voters get to the polls.

2. How were the various Chicago neighborhoods sustained economically?
(a) Each neighborhood had a core of entreprenuers who created jobs.
(b) Each neighborhood had industrial plants to employ local residents.
(c) Each neighborhood was able to earn federal funds to support racial minorities.
(d) Each neighborhood had a connection with organized crime and rum runners.

3. How were patronage jobs issued in Chicago?
(a) They were distributed to ward committeemen who delivered the highest voter turnout.
(b) The mayor gave them to the precinct where he had the most friends.
(c) They were bid upon by qualified candidates.
(d) Applications were taken and candidates went through a stringent interview process.

4. What did Richard Daley provide these organizations to maintain their support?
(a) He paid at the top of the scale in union wages and provided an unending stream of massive public works projects requiring union workers.
(b) He worked to get government grants to provide law enforcement officials with the most up-to-date weaponry and forensic equipment.
(c) He used public revenues to assure that the Chicago Public Schools System was fully funded and materials were easily made available.
(d) He influenced bowling alleys throughout Chicago to provide free league nights.

5. What did people have to do to stay safe in Chicago while Richard Daley was growing up?
(a) Show courtesy to women and children.
(b) Speak softly and carry a big stick.
(c) Wear safety helmets.
(d) Stay in their own neighborhood with their own kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard Daley do if an ex-convict applied for a patronage job?

2. To what or whom did Royko compare Richard Daley's character?

3. Royko reported that ___________ were not upset with Richard Daley's abuses of power.

4. What was among the influences for which Vito Marzullo was well known?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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