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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29 - 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality of his father's did Lyndon imitate?
(a) Money management skills.
(b) Leadership skills.
(c) Public speaking skills.
(d) Joke-telling skills.

2. Of what was the author ignorant when embarking on writing this book?
(a) Lyndon's political deals.
(b) Lyndon's academic excellence.
(c) Lyndon's family tree.
(d) Lyndon's unpleasant traits.

3. What the people loved most about Sam Johson was __________________________.
(a) that they knew where he stood on everything.
(b) that he was a regular guy.
(c) that he had a good education.
(d) that he was a good husband and father.

4. What was the profession of the Bunton Johnsons?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Educators.
(c) Ranchers.
(d) Farmers.

5. What element of Sam Rayburn's personality was well known?
(a) His temper.
(b) His brooding.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. It was widely understood that Lyndon had no ______________ of his own.

2. With whom was Lyndon comfortable meeting?

3. Who did the woman in #136 invite to Longlea as house guests to prove a point?

4. What was a key to surviving in the Texas Hill Country?

5. How were Sam and Lyndon's marriages characterized?

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