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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What epidemics decimated the families in Independence during the years of 1851-1854?
(a) West Nile Fever and flu
(b) Cholera, scarlet fever and pneumonia
(c) AIDS and herpes
(d) Bubonic Plague and severe colds

2. What was Independence Missouri's nickname in the 1840s?
(a) Land of Enchantment
(b) Queen City of the Trails
(c) Mormon Paradise
(d) Land of Milk and Honey

3. What type of mine does Harry Truman invest in during 1915 and 1916?
(a) Gold
(b) Copper
(c) Zinc
(d) Silver

4. 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) Time Magazine
(b) Ben Franklin's books
(c) The Koran
(d) The Bible

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Harry Truman's first paid job?

2. Although Harry writes many letters to Bess, he cannot master one art of good correspondence. What is it?

3. How were Truman's ancestors related to the bushwhackers?

4. What organization with secret rituals did Harry Truman join in 1909?

5. In later years, how does Harry describe his childhood?

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