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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chicago City Hall, Richard Daley was known by all of the following except:
(a) The Man on the Fifth.
(b) Hizzoner.
(c) The Big Guy.
(d) Duh Mare.

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

3. What talent of Richard Daley's earned him praise from Democrats around the country?
(a) His ability to turn out votes.
(b) His ability to smear Republican opponents.
(c) His knack for organizing meetings.
(d) His ability to deliver stirring speeches.

4. What organizations gave Richard Daley his most loyal support?
(a) Law enforcement agencies.
(b) Bowling leagues.
(c) Labor unions.
(d) Public schools.

5. What were the qualifications that a ward committeeman had to prove to get appointed to the head of a city department?
(a) They had to have or be working toward a master's degree related to the position for which they were contending.
(b) They had to deliver huge number of votes for Democrat candidates.
(c) They had to have an attractive resume filled with achievements that could be verified.
(d) A clean criminal background and at lease five years experience in a related field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?

2. What was one of Richard Daley's first achievements as mayor?

3. What is the topic for Chapter IV?

4. What was the label that was given to those who had similar views to Richard Daley in the Cook County Democratic Party?

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

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