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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 city did Johnson travel to in order to talk with Richard Kleberg?
(a) Corpus Christi.
(b) Austin.
(c) Fredericksburg.
(d) San Marcos.

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

3. What was Johnson's first job when he was a freshman in college?
(a) Dorm counselor.
(b) Clean-up crew.
(c) Dishwasher.
(d) Security guard.

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

5. What nickname did Johnson get after winning the Senate seat?
(a) Liar Lyndon.
(b) Landslide Lyndon.
(c) Jubiliant Johnson.
(d) Lickety-split Lyndon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the hotel where Johnson lived when he first went to Washington?

2. How old was Lady Bird when her mother died?

3. How is Sam Johnson described?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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