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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. What happens to the White House during Truman's second term?
(a) An airplane crashes into it
(b) It is completely renovated
(c) It burns down
(d) It is attacked by the British

2. During Churchill's speech in Missouri, as a guest of Truman, what term does Churchill use to describe the Soviet Union presence that became a common term?
(a) Iron Curtain
(b) Berlin Wall
(c) OPEC
(d) Axis of Evil

3. What famous landmark did Churchill visit when in Berlin?
(a) Berlin HIlton
(b) St Paul's Cathedral
(c) Hitler's Bunker
(d) Arc de Triumph

4. What happened to the President's normal work when he was on the campaign trail?
(a) It continued as before from Truman's desk on the train
(b) The vice president handled everything
(c) Bess took care of it
(d) His staff collected all the papers and held them until he arrived home

5. Who of Truman's long time friends was most instrumental in advising him regarding the Palestine problem?
(a) Charlie Ross
(b) George Marshall
(c) Jim Pendergast
(d) Eddie Jacobson

Short Answer Questions

1. What career is Margaret Truman pursuing?

2. How much monthly income did Truman have after leaving the office of president?

3. Where do the Trumans live in Independence?

4. Which of Truman's family members accompanied him on the campaign trail?

5. How much did the White House renovation cost?

Short Essay Questions

1. Stalin is described as a personable, likable man; yet he ordered the murder of millions of people in his own country. Was there any indication in the activities of the Potsdam Conference that reveal this side of his character? Give examples.

2. When Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project, comes to see Truman, the President is made uncomfortable about the visit. Why?

3. Roosevelt was unable to move without assistance, but Truman is a fast walker and a man who moves quickly and with determination. The Secret Service had to completely change their tactics to protect the President. How did this affect their procedures and organization? Do you think President Truman, based upon what you have read about him so far, was easy to work with regarding his movements around Washington DC?

4. Describe General MacArthur, covering the following points: 1) appearance, 2) method of speaking, 3) personality as described in the book.

5. In the 1960 election, Acheson admonishes Truman to be careful about what he says. How much influence can an ex-president have in future elections?

6. Why was it so important for MacArthur and Truman to be in agreement on the military policy towards Korea and China?

7. The title of this chapter is "The Buck Stops Here." Where does this expression come from and how does it apply to Harry Truman?

8. Did Truman conduct himself as a world leader in Potsdam? Give examples to support your answer.

9. How did Truman react to political pressure regarding his bid for Presidency? Give specific examples.

10. In the issue of a President serving more than two terms, what is your opinion regarding 1) in agreement with the limit or 2) in opposition of the limit. Give at least three points for your argument.

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