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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. The Truman Committee saved the U.S. taxpayers a great deal of money. What is the estimated amount mentioned in the book?
(a) $15 billion
(b) $3 million
(c) $1 million
(d) $10,000

2. Which of Truman's commanders was the most unreasonable and was disliked the most by Truman?
(a) Pershing
(b) Klemm
(c) Marshall
(d) Jacobson

3. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?
(a) Kentucky
(b) Vermont
(c) Texas
(d) New Mexico

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

5. What is the name of the ship Harry Truman and his battalion are on for the Atlantic crossing?
(a) The Lusitania
(b) The Titanic
(c) The Mary Deare
(d) The George Washington

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the beginning of the end for Tom Pendergast? .

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

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

4. At their meeting in August of 1944, what did Roosevelt give to Truman to give to his wife and daughter?

5. What did Roosevelt say were the Four Freedoms?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Kansas-Nebraska Act cause so much trouble in Missouri?

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

3. Why do you think the land around Independence was called Blue River Country?

4. When Truman receives a summons to the White House on April 12, 1945, why did he run instead of walk? How is this sequence of events so different from what it would be in today's world?

5. This chapter is entitled "The Senator from Pendergast" and not "The Senator from Missouri." Why?

6. 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?

7. Why was it important for Truman to spend so much time as a new President with the funeral of Roosevelt?

8. The Mormons were not welcome in Missouri, although immigrants from all other states were allowed to settle. What were the fundamental differences in the approach the Mormons took to settle, and why was this so difficult for Missouri people?

9. Describe Harry's father and mother, using the following criteria: 1) appearance, 2) religious beliefs and upbringing, 3) admirable qualities, 4) values they can teach Truman to make him a good President, leader and man.

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

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