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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 -24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What challenge did Lyndon have when trying to attain the Congressional seat?
(a) No one knew who he was.
(b) He was not politically savvy.
(c) His wife did not like politics.
(d) He did not have the money to run a campaign.

2. Who was an important figure in the building of the dam?
(a) Herman Brown.
(b) Donald Swenson.
(c) Tyler Moore.
(d) James Everman.

3. Lyndon's first year at his post with Congressman Klerberg was which Congress?
(a) 39th.
(b) 72nd.
(c) 50th.
(d) 100th.

4. What was the pace of the lifestyle on Capitol Hill?
(a) Leisurely.
(b) Frantic.
(c) Robust.
(d) Measured.

5. Lyndon's work on the dam with ________________ solidified a political partnership.
(a) Herman Brown.
(b) Edward Stanton.
(c) William Buckley.
(d) Bud Melville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wrecked the terrain of the Texas Hill Country?

2. Sam Johnson's political interest supported _____________.

3. Sam Johnson was said to be _____________________.

4. What organization within the government did Lyndon revitalize?

5. What does the change in the Johnson household do to Lyndon?

(see the answer key)

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