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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. Who does Truman appoint as his Secretary of State?
(a) Jimmy Byrnes
(b) Robert E. Lee
(c) Henry Wallace
(d) Teddy Roosevelt
2. What was the name of Roosevelt's beloved dog?
(a) Fala
(b) Lassie
(c) Socks
(d) Rin Tin Tin
3. What ship did Truman take to the Potsdam conference?
(a) The Titanic
(b) The USS United States
(c) The Augusta
(d) The George Washington
4. What two political positions did Truman want before he was allowed to run for Senate?
(a) Governor of MIssouri and Mayor fo Independence
(b) Mayor of Lamar and Mayor of Independence
(c) Mayor of Independence and Governor of Illinois
(d) Governor of Missouri and Congressman from Missouri
5. 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
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. What party did Truman belong to?
3. What does Harry give as a reason to join the military and go to war?
4. From what other state did most of the people settling Missouri migrate?
5. What interest did Harry and his father share?
Short Essay Questions
1. Although money was always a problem for Truman, when given the opportunity to make millions at the expense of the government, he chose not to. Why?
2. 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.
3. Tom Pendergast's advice to Harry Truman as he left for D.C. was "Work hard, keep your mouth shut, and answer your mail." Was this good advice for the new senator? Why?
4. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .
5. Truman's reputation as a fair but uncompromising leader is established during his chairmanship of the Truman Committee. Why?
6. 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?
7. Why do you think the land around Independence was called Blue River Country?
8. Why was it important for Truman to spend so much time as a new President with the funeral of Roosevelt?
9. The author entitled Chapter 8 "Numbered Days." Whose days are being referred to here?
10. Tom Pedergast was considered a villain by some, and a Robin Hood by others. Why?
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