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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Making of a Politician.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Cecil Evans?
(a) President of a college.
(b) Librarian at University of Texas.
(c) Financial aid officer.
(d) Johnson's college roommate.

2. Who was James Connally?
(a) Supreme Court Justice.
(b) Primary opponent.
(c) Johnson's friend and campaign manager.
(d) Senator.

3. What school was Johnson teaching in when he received a call from Richard Kleberg?
(a) San Marcos Elementary.
(b) Austin Junior High.
(c) Sam Houston High.
(d) Fredericksburg High.

4. Who gave Lady Bird her nickname?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Rebekah Johnson.

5. What student organization was Johnson elected to be a member of in college?
(a) Elite Athletes Club.
(b) Glee Club.
(c) College newspaper.
(d) Drama Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. What department did Professor Harry Greene work in at the college Johnson went to?

2. What was Johnson in the hospital for a few days before his election as a United States Senator?

3. What did Johnson's grandfather unlock with a gold key in his study?

4. What secret group did Johnson form while in his freshman year at college?

5. What year did a United States Senate seat open in Texas that Johnson ultimately won?

(see the answer key)

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