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Grover Cleveland biography

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Which city was Grover Cleveland a mayor of?
New York
Portland
Buffalo
Syracuse
Buffalo
What was Grover's life like during the Civil War?
He hired a man to fight for him.
He was in the infantry.
He suffered an accident on his second day of duty and was discharged home.
He served in the Navy.
He hired a man to fight for him.
Which party was Grover Cleveland associated with?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Democratic Party
Complete the information about Grover Cleveland's birth and death.
He was born in
. . . . . . . .
on March 18,
. . . . . . . .
, and died in
. . . . . . . .
on June 24, 1908.
He was born in Caldwell on March 18, 1837, and died in Princeton on June 24, 1908.
How many times has Grover Cleveland been president of the United States?
once
thrice
twice
twice
What was his wife's name?
Philippa
Ida
Frances
Kate
Frances
What was his occupation?
architect
doctor
lawyer
engineer
lawyer
To whom did Grover Cleveland lost elections in 1888?
Chester A. Arthur
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Which of sentences below are correct?
1. He is considered an effective, open-minded leader.
2. He was against introducing gold backed currency system.
3. He was a fierce supporter of imperialism.
4. During his presidency no states were admitted to the Union.
5. He had six children.
1. He is considered an effective, open-minded leader.
What were his last words?
I have tried so hard to do right.
I'm bored with it all.
Lord help my poor soul.
A dying man can do nothing easily.
I have tried so hard to do right.

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