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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Harry writes many letters to Bess, he cannot master one art of good correspondence. What is it?
(a) Good grammar
(b) Finding the correct pen
(c) Good penmanship
(d) Good spelling

2. What kind of automobile does Harry Truman first purchase?
(a) 1929 Ford Model T
(b) 1911 Stafford
(c) 1910 Volkswagon
(d) 1890 Mercedes

3. What new inventions did Truman never learn to use or like?
(a) Toilet and bathtub
(b) Telephone and typewriter
(c) Computer and cell phone
(d) Telegraph and electric bulb

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

5. Harry Truman travels to see Bess in Grandview. How many miles one way is the trip?
(a) One Mile
(b) Sixteen Miles
(c) Three hundred Miles
(d) Fifty Miles

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where was Harry S Truman born?

3. Who won WWI?

4. For most of the people in Independence in the 1800's, who was their hero?

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

(see the answer key)

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