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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bess suggest when Harry announces his decision to join the military?
(a) That they get married immediately
(b) That he find another girlfriend
(c) That she join as well and go with him
(d) That he take warm clothes with him

2. How many people did Oppenheimer estimate the bomb would kill?
(a) Two million
(b) 20,000
(c) 200,000
(d) None

3. How did young Harry Truman like to occupy his time?
(a) Shoplifting from the pharmacy and smoking with friends
(b) Playing baseball, basketball and football
(c) Playing the piano, reading books, and being with his family.
(d) In his room playing Dungeons and Dragons

4. How many days was Truman Vice President?
(a) None
(b) 3
(c) 155
(d) 82

5. Where did most of the sayings, such as "a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches", that were part of Truman's upbringing, originate?
(a) The Koran
(b) Time Magazine
(c) The Bible
(d) Ben Franklin's books

Short Answer Questions

1. What was an overriding concern for Truman in his early years as a Senator in Washington?

2. What was one voting faction in this election that had never been involved in presidential elections before?

3. Who was the most influential new friend Truman gained during his first term as Senator?

4. Why did Truman vote against the reappointment of District Attorney Milligan?

5. Who was President of the USA during World War I?

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