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

2. How many children did his mother still have at home when Johnson went off to college?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

3. Who was Carol Davis?
(a) House mother to Johnson's fraternity.
(b) Secretary for the college dean.
(c) Johnson's first real girlfriend.
(d) Johnson's mother's friend.

4. Who is Rebekah Baines?
(a) Johnson's mother.
(b) Johnson's aunt.
(c) Johnson's teacher.
(d) Johnson's librarian.

5. Where did Johnson go to college in 1927?
(a) San Marcos College.
(b) University of Texas.
(c) University of California.
(d) Texas State.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does the author use to describe how Lady Bird escaped mentally when she needed a break from Johnson?

2. Why was Johnson in the hospital the day after he was elected to Congress in 1937?

3. What city did Johnson travel to in order to talk with Richard Kleberg?

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

5. Who was President in 1931?

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