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William L. Mallory Sr.
politician
- October 4, 1931 · Cincinnati
- December 10, 2013 · Cincinnati
- 82 years
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William L. Mallory Sr., 82, American politician, member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1967–1994) and House Majority Leader (1974–1994).
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|William Leslie Mallory Sr. (October 4, 1931 – December 10, 2013) was an American politician who was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1966 and served for 28 years in the Ohio legislature. In 1974 he won election as Majority Floor Leader, the first African American to serve in that role. When he retired in 1994, he was the longest serving majority leader in the history of Ohio.
William Mallory was born in 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Bloom Junior High School and East Vocational High School, before graduating with Honors from Central State University with a bachelor's in education. He taught at Cincinnati Public Schools, and was an adjunct professor of Political Science and African American Studies at the University of Cincinnati.
Mallory married his wife Fannie in 1955. They had six children, all of whom have pursued careers in politics and public service. Mark Mallory is the former mayor of Cincinnati, Dale Mallory is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, William Mallory Jr. and Dwane Mallory both serve as judges in the Hamilton County Municipal Court, and Joe Mallory is the President of the Cincinnati NAACP and former Vice Mayor of Forest Park.
Mallory died at a hospice in Cincinnati on December 10, 2013.
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1.What was the birth date of William Leslie Mallory Sr.?
- A.October 4, 1931correct
- B.December 10, 1955
- C.December 10, 2013
- D.October 4, 1966
William Leslie Mallory Sr. was born on October 4, 1931.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In what year was William Leslie Mallory Sr. first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives?
- A.1966correct
- B.1974
- C.1955
- D.1994
William Leslie Mallory Sr. was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1966.
Source: Early political career
3.What leadership position did William Leslie Mallory Sr. achieve in 1974?
- A.Mayor of Cincinnati
- B.Chief Judge of Hamilton County
- C.President of the NAACP
- D.Majority Floor Leadercorrect
In 1974, William Leslie Mallory Sr. was elected as the Majority Floor Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Source: Legislative career
4.How many years did William Leslie Mallory Sr. serve in the Ohio legislature?
- A.20 years
- B.30 years
- C.28 yearscorrect
- D.34 years
William Leslie Mallory Sr. served for 28 years in the Ohio legislature.
Source: Legislative career
5.Who was the wife of William Leslie Mallory Sr.?
- A.Catherine
- B.Mary
- C.Fanniecorrect
- D.Elizabeth
William Leslie Mallory Sr. married his wife Fannie in 1955.
Source: Family section
6.What is the professional role of Mark Mallory, son of William Leslie Mallory Sr.?
- A.Judge in Hamilton County Municipal Court
- B.Ohio House of Representatives member
- C.President of the Cincinnati NAACP
- D.Former mayor of Cincinnaticorrect
Mark Mallory is identified in the text as the former mayor of Cincinnati.
Source: Family section
7.Which university did William Leslie Mallory Sr. attend to earn his bachelor's degree in education?
- A.University of Cincinnati
- B.Hamilton College
- C.Ohio State University
- D.Central State Universitycorrect
William Leslie Mallory Sr. received his bachelor's degree in education from Central State University.
Source: Education section
8.Besides teaching elementary education, in what field did William Leslie Mallory Sr. work?
- A.Vocational training
- B.Civil rights law
- C.Municipal administration
- D.Juvenile courtcorrect
William Leslie Mallory Sr. worked in juvenile court and also taught elementary education.
Source: Career section
9.In what year did William Leslie Mallory Sr. retire from the Ohio legislature?
- A.1974
- B.1966
- C.1994correct
- D.2013
William Leslie Mallory Sr. retired from the Ohio legislature in 1994.
Source: Legislative career
10.What historical distinction did William Leslie Mallory Sr. hold upon his retirement in 1994?
- A.The oldest judge in Hamilton County
- B.The most published educator in the state
- C.The first African American Mayor of Cincinnati
- D.The longest serving majority leader in the history of Ohiocorrect
Upon retirement in 1994, William Leslie Mallory Sr. was the longest serving majority leader in the history of Ohio.
Source: Legislative career
11.Where did William Leslie Mallory Sr. pass away?
- A.Central State University
- B.His home in Forest Park
- C.Hamilton County Municipal Court
- D.A hospice in Cincinnaticorrect
William Leslie Mallory Sr. died at a hospice in Cincinnati on December 10, 2013.
Source: Death section
12.How many children did William Leslie Mallory Sr. and his wife Fannie have?
- A.Seven
- B.Five
- C.Four
- D.Sixcorrect
William Leslie Mallory Sr. and his wife Fannie had six children.
Source: Family section
13.Which of William Leslie Mallory Sr.'s sons serves as the President of the Cincinnati NAACP?
- A.Mark Mallory
- B.William Mallory Jr.
- C.Dale Mallory
- D.Joe Mallorycorrect
The text states that Joe Mallory is the President of the Cincinnati NAACP.
Source: Family section
14.Which two sons of William Leslie Mallory Sr. are judges in the Hamilton County Municipal Court?
- A.William Mallory Jr. and Dwane Mallorycorrect
- B.William Mallory Jr. and Joe Mallory
- C.Dale Mallory and Mark Mallory
- D.Mark Mallory and Joe Mallory
William Mallory Jr. and Dwane Mallory both serve as judges in the Hamilton County Municipal Court.
Source: Family section
15.Before earning a bachelor's degree, what type of school did William Leslie Mallory Sr. graduate from?
- A.A vocational schoolcorrect
- B.A military academy
- C.A law school
- D.A teacher's college
William Leslie Mallory Sr. graduated from vocational school before attending university.
Source: Education section
16.What was the date of death for William Leslie Mallory Sr.?
- A.December 10, 2013correct
- B.December 10, 1955
- C.October 4, 1994
- D.October 4, 1931
William Leslie Mallory Sr. died on December 10, 2013.
Source: Death section
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