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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 36-38: Images; The Dilemma; the Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who began to study the migrant poor in America in the late 1960s?
(a) Cesar Chavez.
(b) Robert Kennedy.
(c) Herbert Humphrey.
(d) Donald Trump.

2. As Attorney General, what did Robert Kennedy become well known for?
(a) High expectations and ideals.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Ineptitude.
(d) Ruthlessness.

3. What was happening in America in 1968?
(a) Ghettos exploding.
(b) Poverty was being solved.
(c) Civil rights were being resolved.
(d) An invasion from Soviet Union was imminent.

4. During the 1960s, what emerged as the primary U.S. goal with foreign relations?
(a) To maintain regimes friendly to America.
(b) To promote democracy.
(c) To support their governments.
(d) To fight for equality among all countries.

5. Why did some Americans believe that staying in Vietnam was important?
(a) To stop civil war in America.
(b) To win the popular vote.
(c) To prevent the spread of Communism.
(d) To build bigger American corporations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first Black justice official appointed by the Attorney General?

2. Why was Robert Kennedy hesitant to run for political office in 1968?

3. Who witnessed poverty firsthand and saw postwar devastation in Europe?

4. What services did the model community program offer in New York?

5. Who was President of the Teamsters Union?

(see the answer key)

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