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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 two projects occupied Truman for the remainder of his life?
(a) His Presidential Library and his memoirs
(b) Presidential Library and forming the NAACP
(c) Climbing mountains and visiting friends
(d) Buidling a fence around the farm and his wardrobe

2. When the U.S. and South Korean Army pushes the North Korean/Chinese back to the 38th parallel, what decision is made about the next step?
(a) To hold the line there
(b) To proceed into North Korea.
(c) To evacuate all troops from Korea
(d) To proceed into China

3. What is one Presidential first that is mentioned in this chapter?
(a) First Jewish president
(b) First presidential address to be printed in the newspaper
(c) First presidential address to be broadcast on TV
(d) First president to ride in an automobile

4. How old was Truman when he passed away?
(a) 88
(b) 55
(c) 35
(d) 103

5. How many people did Oppenheimer estimate the bomb would kill?
(a) Two million
(b) None
(c) 20,000
(d) 200,000

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Truman's first choice for his replacement as President?

2. What was a Dixiecrat?

3. What happened to the President's normal work when he was on the campaign trail?

4. What family member does Truman lose in July of 1947?

5. How old was Truman when his second term as president began?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Stevenson distance himself from Truman during the campaign for President? Was this wise?

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

3. When the Trumans take an automobile trip across the nation, they are shocked at how many people recognize them and want to see them. Why?

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

5. The title for this chapter is "The Heat in the Kitchen." The author is referring to the intense pressures Truman experienced as he was also beginning his run for the presidency. List each of these pressures, and then describe how Truman dealt with them. When this report is done, write an essay outlining Truman's approach to dealing with issues, and whether or not you think his methods were appropriate.

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

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. 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?

9. 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.

10. Choose one of the following issues confronting Truman in this chapter: 1) Soviet acquisition of the atom bomb, 2) North Korea invading South Korea, 3) the Berlin Airlift, or 4) rise of Senator McCarthy. In your essay, outline how Truman and his administration handled the press regarding this issue. In your opinion, was the situation presented to the public in a good way?

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