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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it so important to create an Atomic Energy Commission?
(a) To make Truman look good
(b) To prevent spies from access to the secrets
(c) To provide civilian, not military, control of this new awesome power
(d) To have a method of channeling funding to the project

2. How many months had Truman been President before both Germany and Japan surrendered?
(a) Four
(b) Six
(c) One
(d) Three

3. In the first six months of 1942 military contracts added what amount to the U.S. economy?
(a) $2 billion
(b) $400 billion
(c) $500
(d) $100,000

4. How old was Truman when his second term as president began?
(a) 29
(b) 50
(c) 73
(d) 64

5. What did Harry's mother say to him each time he left the house?
(a) Now Harry, you be good
(b) Harry, I love you
(c) Harry, bring home the bacon
(d) Harry, please don't smoke

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Truman refer to as "Potomac Fever?" .

2. Who did Truman choose to accompany him to meet the train bearing Roosevelt's body?

3. What condition of the White House was hidden from the Press until after the election?

4. How did Truman's men move their equipment around France?

5. What was the Armistice?

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