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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Germany advances on Moscow, what does President Roosevelt offer Stalin?
(a) Sound advice
(b) 100,000 troops
(c) Nuclear warheads
(d) A billion dollars worth of supplies

2. Who in Truman's family passes away in November of 1914?
(a) John Truman
(b) Martha Ellen Truman
(c) Margaret Truman
(d) Bess Truman

3. What was Roosevelt's continuing admonition to his departments regarding defense production in 1941?
(a) "Wait until the budget is passed"
(b) "Speed, speed, speed."
(c) "Accuracy, accuracy, accuracy"
(d) "Take your time"

4. When Harry was nine, his family moved to Independence. He met a girl at Sunday School and fell in love that lasted his whole life. Who was this girl?
(a) Mary Jane Truman
(b) Bess Wallace
(c) Eleanor Roosevelt
(d) Margaret Truman

5. What political party did Harry, his father, and most of the adults in Independence belong to?
(a) Democrats
(b) Whigs
(c) Green Party
(d) Republicans

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What pivotal event occurred on December 7, 1941?

3. What interest did Harry and his father share?

4. Who was the man in charge of the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI?

5. In the extended family of the Truman household, who disciplined Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although Harry did not partake in sports or outdoor activities as other boys, no one ever called him a "sissy." Why do you think that was?

2. Why do you think Truman was bored with any jobs other than politics?

3. Read Part II of Chapter 5 again regarding Truman & Jacobson. Did the partners exercise good judgment in their selection of product, marketing and customers? Why do you think the store failed?

4. The title of this chapter is "Patriot". Why do you think the author chose this title?

5. Senator Truman's committee to investigate defense spending was timely and changed the way he was viewed by his colleagues and the public. Was that his purpose in proposing this committee? Why do you think he started this effort, and did he accomplish his goals?

6. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .

7. Was trench warfare a reasonable strategy of fighting a war? Why or why not?

8. The primary candidate, Roosevelt, did not appear at the Democratic convention in 1944, and his preference for Vice President was not clear. How did this affect those in charge of the Party at the convention?

9. Truman's job at the bank in Kansas City taught him about fiscal responsibility. How would this assist a potential president?

10. What experience does Truman bring to this Senate investigation? Outline specifically which jobs he held in the past that would contribute to his ability to lead this important committee.

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