1. What does the author write in "The Vice-Presidency" about Johnson's energy when he went on foreign trips as a Vice President?
(a) His energy was depleted.
(b) His energy gathered force.
(c) He felt too tired.
(d) He became quiet and relaxed.

2. What did Johnson discourage between his staffers in his first elected term as President?
(a) Working late.
(b) Communication.
(c) Solitary offices.
(d) Distrust.

3. What event did Johnson attend in Houston in June, 1928?
(a) Teachers Convention.
(b) Debate Club Competition.
(c) Democratic National Convention.
(d) College Commencement.

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

5. What job did Johnson take with Richard Kleberg?
(a) Legislative Secretary.
(b) Valet.
(c) Intern.
(d) Researcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "The American people are tired of wrecking crews. They want builders--people who construct" when referring to the 1960s presidential campaign in "The Senate Leader"?

2. What was Johnson's first job when he was a freshman in college?

3. What was Richard Kleberg most interested in in Washington?

4. What issue was the march that King organized originally focused on?

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

(see the answer key)

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