A look back at the life of Margaret Truman Daniel

A look back at the life of Margaret Truman Daniel

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Margaret Truman was unhappy with the White House's poor condition, leading the Truman family to relocate to Blair House. While her father was president, Margaret attended George Washington University and pursued a singing career, which faced criticism from Paul Hume. Harry Truman reacted strongly to this criticism. Margaret later found success as a writer, producing bestselling mysteries and a biography of her father.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Truman family have to move out of the White House?

They wanted a change of scenery.

They were hosting a large event.

The White House was falling apart.

The White House was being painted.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Margaret Truman attend college?

Harvard University

Yale University

Princeton University

George Washington University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Truman's reaction to Paul Hume's review of Margaret's concert?

He agreed with the review.

He invited Hume to another concert.

He wrote a letter threatening Hume.

He ignored it.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What career did Margaret Truman pursue after her singing career?

Painting

Dancing

Acting

Writing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of books did Margaret Truman write?

Cookbooks

Bestselling mysteries and a biography

Romance novels

Science fiction