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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, “The Biggest Man in New York”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Theodore Roosevelt’s brother when he died?
(a) 36.
(b) 34.
(c) 29.
(d) 40.

2. In 1883-1884, the topic of the New York Elevated railroad arose and Roosevelt supported a measure to lower the fare from 10 cents to how much?
(a) 2 cents.
(b) 8 cents.
(c) 3 cents.
(d) 5 cents.

3. What university did Theodore Roosevelt attend?
(a) Brown University.
(b) Yale University.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) Rutgers University.

4. What was the name of the second nature book that Theodore Roosevelt published while he was still enrolled in college?
(a) A Biography of Gouveneur Morris.
(b) The Summer Birds of the Adirondacks.
(c) Hunting Tips of a Ranchman.
(d) Some of the Birds of Oyster Bay.

5. On what date was Theodore Roosevelt born?
(a) October 27, 1858.
(b) February 12, 1840.
(c) October 28, 1881.
(d) October 21, 1841.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Theodore Roosevelt lost the election for New York City Mayor, he rejoiced that at least what friend of his had won a seat in Congress?

2. What was the first work that Theodore Roosevelt published following his first year at college?

3. What author befriended Theodore Roosevelt and later wrote of him that he seemed to have the energy to keep the universe spinning, according to the author in Chapter 18, “The Universe Spinner”?

4. By what nickname was Theodore Roosevelt’s sister, Anna Roosevelt, known?

5. Theodore Roosevelt’s ancestry has been described as half Irish and half what?

(see the answer key)

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