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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Great society.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Willy Hopkins hire Johnson to do after he heard him speaking at a political gathering in Henley, Texas?
(a) Manage his campaign.
(b) Give speeches at schools.
(c) Work for the town of Henley.
(d) Teach at a Mexican-American school.

2. What was Johnson's first job when he was a freshman in college?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Clean-up crew.
(c) Security guard.
(d) Dorm counselor.

3. How long was Johnson's train journey at the end of "Education and the Dream of Success"?
(a) Six days.
(b) Two days.
(c) One day.
(d) One week.

4. What school was Johnson teaching in when he received a call from Richard Kleberg?
(a) Sam Houston High.
(b) Austin Junior High.
(c) Fredericksburg High.
(d) San Marcos Elementary.

5. What branch of the military did Johnson enlist in after the attack at Pearl Harbor?
(a) Navy.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Vice President John Marshall dream he was doing when he was chained to his desk in "The Vice-Presidency"?

2. What event did Johnson attend in Houston in June, 1928?

3. How many Washington daily newspapers did Johnson read in 1931 on a daily basis?

4. What phrase does the author use to describe how Lady Bird escaped mentally when she needed a break from Johnson?

5. In "The Great Society," where does the author say Johnson first introduced the term "Great Society" in a speech?

(see the answer key)

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