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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. What was Johnson haunted by during his three-month convalescence at home in 1955?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Childhood fear of paralysis.
(c) His grandfather's expectations.
(d) His mother's health.

2. Who helped Johnson prepare for his math entrance exams in his first semester in college?
(a) His sister.
(b) His father.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

3. Who was Robert Baker?
(a) Secretary to the Senate Democrats.
(b) Johnson's gardener.
(c) Johnson's page.
(d) Lady Bird's cousin.

4. Where was the college located where Johnson went in 1927?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Southern California.
(c) Northern Texas.
(d) Central Texas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Johnson visiting on the July Fourth weekend when he got sick in 1955?

2. Who is Rebekah Baines?

3. What did Rebekah Baines pride herself on?

4. What Senator did Hubert Humphrey criticize that made other senators angry in "Rise to Power in the Senate"?

5. When Johnson was working for a lawyer in 1926, where did he decide to go?

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