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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What were the nicknames for the divisions in the Missouri Democratic Party?
2. What was General Order Number 11?
3. Who were Harry Truman's parents?
4. How many members did the Truman Committee have?
5. What event propelled the United States into WWII?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why was it important for Truman to spend so much time as a new President with the funeral of Roosevelt?
2. Some wives of politicians are active in their husband's campaigns and in D.C. social life to assist their reputations. Bess Truman was definitely not this type of political wife. Why do you think this is?
3. Was trench warfare a reasonable strategy of fighting a war? Why or why not?
4. 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?
5. The author entitled Chapter 8 "Numbered Days." Whose days are being referred to here?
6. The title of this chapter is "Patriot". Why do you think the author chose this title?
7. 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?
8. Do you think Harry was a good farmer? Explain your answer with examples from Chapter 3. .
9. Uncle Harrison is mentioned many times in the early chapters of the book as someone Truman admired and enjoyed. Why?
10. 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.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does the Truman Committee reinforce Truman's long-held belief that American large corporations are corrupt? Give specific examples.
Essay Topic 2
Based upon what is reported in this novel regarding Japan's attitude towards surrender and the outcome of the war, would you have ordered the use of the atomic bomb?
Essay Topic 3
How did the introduction of atomic weapons change the world in 1) warfare, 2) alliances with other countries, 3) definition of world power, and 4) America's perception of itself?
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