Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the profession of Mike Royko, author of "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"?
(a) Author and city official in Chicago.
(b) Author and newspaper columnist with three Chicago newspapers.
(c) Author and television commentator with several Chicago television stations.
(d) First baseman for the Chicago Cubs.

2. Why did Richard Daley visit the Democrat Party headquarters after city council meetings?
(a) He wanted to check what the marching orders were from the Party regulars.
(b) He needed the Party's help for his next election campaign.
(c) He owed the party his political allegiance.
(d) He served as Democrat Party Chairman.

3. 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.

4. What was the result of Richard Daley's hard work with the Democratic Central Committee?
(a) Crime was reduced dramatically.
(b) Street repairs for Chicago received sufficient funding.
(c) Influence of Republicans was almost eliminated.
(d) Chicago became the model of political efficiency.

5. Why did some members of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee believe that Richard Daley was not suited for the position of Chairman?
(a) He was too conservative.
(b) Some saw him as too liberal.
(c) He was thought to be indecisive.
(d) His professional background was considered to be to controversial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Richard Daley make the unusual move?

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

3. In what year did Richard Daley win the Chairmanship of the Cook County Democratic Party?

4. To what did Richard Daley credit his large majorities in African-American precincts?

5. What happened to honest officials in the department that became troublesome for Richard Daley?

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