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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country was Potsdam located?
(a) England
(b) Norway
(c) Poland
(d) Germany

2. Why is Truman referred to as the "Senator from Pendergast" instead of the "Senator from Missouri"?
(a) Because of his association with the political boss Tom Pendergast
(b) He was born in Pendergast, MO
(c) He was originally elected from the state of Pendergast
(d) He is related to the large Pendergast family

3. What longtime cabinet member resigns due to a disagreement with Truman?
(a) Henry Wallace
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) Harold Ickes
(d) Robert E. Lee

4. What was the original funding for the Truman Committee?
(a) $1 million
(b) $10,000
(c) $100,000
(d) $4,000

5. What interest did Harry and his father share?
(a) Watching tv
(b) Politics
(c) Fishing and hunting
(d) Woodworking

Short Answer Questions

1. Harry Truman always carried a favorite poem in his wallet. What was that poem and the author?

2. According to his letters to Bess, what part of Truman's command duties did he dislike the most?

3. What happens to the White House during Truman's second term?

4. Where does the only meeting in history of Truman and MacArthur take place?

5. Why is Chapter 2 entitled "Model Boy?"

(see the answer key)

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