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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Moses reject in this chapter?
(a) Oxford University
(b) A state position
(c) Vice presidency
(d) Priest

2. Where does Moses secure the release of federal lands?
(a) Bronx
(b) Fire Island
(c) Brooklyn
(d) Jack's Island

3. Where does Moses plan to relocate the aquarium?
(a) The Bronx Zoo
(b) The Brooklyn Zoo
(c) Long Island
(d) Central Park

4. What does the mayor's office think is the only way to stop Moses?
(a) Bankrupt him
(b) Cripple him
(c) Fire him
(d) Kill him

5. Who does Roosevelt accuse Moses of lying to?
(a) Smith
(b) His wife
(c) Bess
(d) La Guardia

6. What hits New York City hard in 1930?
(a) Housing shortages
(b) A typhoon
(c) An aeroplane
(d) The Depression

7. Where does Macy become a powerful political figure?
(a) London
(b) Brazil
(c) Suffolk County
(d) Jefferson County

8. Which politician did Mary Sims work for before she met Moses?
(a) Hank Williams
(b) Nelson Rockefeller
(c) The Winconsin governor
(d) The American President

9. What is hindering Moses' West Side Improvement projects?
(a) The Squash and Country Club
(b) Columbia Yacht Club
(c) Empire State Building
(d) The Casino

10. What areas does Moses state a desire to build on in this chapter?
(a) Staten Island and the Bronx
(b) Queens and Manhattan
(c) Queens and the Bronx
(d) Staten Island and Brooklyn

11. What is Moses able to do for the first time in his life?
(a) Play golf
(b) Support himself
(c) Go on holiday
(d) Run

12. Who does Moses write speeches for?
(a) John Wayne
(b) The governor
(c) The President
(d) Lenny Bruce

13. Which area in New York is Riverside park a two-mile walk from?
(a) Brooklyn
(b) Astoria
(c) Harlem
(d) Bronx

14. Who is Rosalie also known as?
(a) Freda
(b) Bomb shell
(c) Grannie Cohen
(d) The Devil

15. What does Roosevelt refuse to allow Moses?
(a) A permit
(b) Funding
(c) Pencils
(d) Builders

Short Answer Questions

1. What was America's successful period in the Twenties known as?

2. What does Moses say he wants to build?

3. What University does Robert enroll at?

4. Who does the Fusion Party nominate to run for mayor?

5. Where does Moses go for the legislative fight?

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