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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Senate Leader.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the space program that Johnson's congressional initiatives resulted in?
(a) HUD.
(b) NASA.
(c) FDIC.
(d) FEMA.

2. What is the name of the caucus that Johnson declined to be part of in the Senate?
(a) Democratic Caucus.
(b) Southern Caucus.
(c) Young Legislators Caucus.
(d) Harvard Caucus.

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

4. What did Johnson have in his suitcase which was tied with baling wire in 1924?
(a) Pants.
(b) Scoks.
(c) Straw hat.
(d) Undershirts.

5. Where did Johnson meet Claudia "Lady Bird" Taylor?
(a) Austin.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Chicago.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

3. Who was Cecil Evans?

4. What impassioned plea did Humphrey make at the 1948 Democratic Convention?

5. How many things did Johnson say he disagreed with President Kennedy on when he was his Vice President?

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