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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 34-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By May ________, Rockefeller controls all the major refineries in the nation and few people outside of the oil industry have ever heard of him.
(a) 1877.
(b) 1857.
(c) 1855.
(d) 1875.

2. The great trust begins to lose its legal battles. Their Indiana company receives a ___________ fine.
(a) $294 million.
(b) $2.4 billion.
(c) $29.4 million.
(d) $2.9 million.

3. When Eliza dies in March 1889, John has it announced that she died how?
(a) Happy.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Famous.
(d) A widow.

4. Junior resigns in 1910, preferring to devote his efforts to what?
(a) His Colorado business.
(b) Philanthropy.
(c) The auto industry.
(d) Caring for his family.

5. Rockefeller becomes involved in what industry under Gates?
(a) Iron ore.
(b) Gold.
(c) Automobile.
(d) Diamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. David, the youngest, attends Harvard and receives a PhD in economics from what school?

2. Unlike some other oil men, John D. feels that oil will be what?

3. Junior goes to great lengths to do what?

4. The President has plans for a new cabinet department that will have what which can investigate the trusts?

5. John D. is now in his eighties and has what goal?

(see the answer key)

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