Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Doris Kearns Goodwin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Doris Kearns Goodwin
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 130 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Senate Leader.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Johnson resume his position in the Senate after his illness in 1955?
(a) February 12, 1958.
(b) January 30, 1955.
(c) February 5, 1956.
(d) January 2, 1956.

2. What did Johnson's grandfather unlock with a gold key in his study?
(a) Closet door.
(b) Drawer full of candy sticks.
(c) Fire box.
(d) Safe.

3. On whose behalf did Johnson speak at a political gathering in Henley, Texas?
(a) Willy Hopkins.
(b) Pat Neff.
(c) Al Smith.
(d) Sam Johnson.

4. What year was the Civil Rights Act approved by the Senate?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1930.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1957.

5. What did Dean Acheson say about the passage of the Civil Rights Act in "The Senate Leader"?
(a) The Act was not enough.
(b) A surprise.
(c) Among the greatest achievements since the war.
(d) Great work for Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Johnson in the hospital the day after he was elected to Congress in 1937?

2. What role was Johnson elected to in the Little Congress?

3. Who is Rebekah Baines?

4. What school was Johnson teaching in when he received a call from Richard Kleberg?

5. What were liberal Democrats happy to receive when the Civil Rights Act was passed?

(see the answer key)

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