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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Rise to Power in the Senate.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Richard Kleberg most interested in in Washington?
(a) Social life.
(b) Working for the common man.
(c) Debate.
(d) Legislative policies.

3. How old was Johnson when he was first elected to Congress through a special six-week election?
(a) Twenty-nine.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Thirty-three.
(d) Forty.

4. Why was Johnson in the hospital the day after he was elected to Congress in 1937?
(a) Appendicitis.
(b) Visiting a friend.
(c) Visiting his mother.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. What secret group did Johnson form while in his freshman year at college?
(a) White Stars.
(b) Leaders of the Future.
(c) Students for Democracy.
(d) Black Stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Johnson go in a Model-T after graduating high school?

2. Who was President in 1931?

3. What did Johnson admire about Humphrey?

4. What grade did Johnson give his Vice President?

5. How many votes did Johnson win his Senate seat by?

(see the answer key)

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