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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Waiting for Lefty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the 1932 election, Roosevelt's Brain Trust argues that the market theories of which major economist have vanished forever?
(a) Alfred Marshall.
(b) Adam Smith.
(c) John Stuart Mill.
(d) John Maynard Keynes.

2. When describing conditions for homeless and jobless Americans, Leuchtenburg says that the largest "Hooverville" was in which of the following cities?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Chicago.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Portland.

3. The National Industrial Recovery Act, which Roosevelt signs on June 16, 1933, provides how much in funding for public works?
(a) $1.5 million.
(b) $400 thousand.
(c) $6.5 trillion.
(d) $3.3 billion.

4. In which of the following cities does "Winter of Despair" say unpaid teachers faint in their classrooms due to lack of food?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Detroit.
(d) New York City.

5. As "Over the Top" opens, Roosevelt appoints which of the following individuals to head the Recovery Administration?
(a) Sherwood Anderson.
(b) Felix Frankfurter.
(c) Hugh Johnson.
(d) Jerome Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the spring of 1932, in which state is Roosevelt Governor?

2. Upon receiving his appointment from Roosevelt, the new head of the Recovery Administration memorably remarks that it will be "red fire at first" and dead what afterward?

3. What is the name of the political organization Huey Long founds in January of 1934?

4. Which of the following individuals commits suicide in March of 1932 and is proved a swindler of $100,000,000 in bonds a month after his death?

5. When discussing his time as Governor, Leuchtenburg says that Roosevelt accomplishes gains in all but which of the following areas?

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