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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Vice-Presidency.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Rebekah Baines pride herself on?
(a) Her artwork.
(b) Commitment to education and civillity.
(c) Her hard work.
(d) Her managerial style.

2. Who was President when Johnson was Senate Majority Leader?
(a) Truman.
(b) Eisenhower.
(c) Roosevelt.
(d) Kennedy.

3. What does the author say Johnson relied on to persuade senators to support his objectives in "The Senate Leader"?
(a) Committee hearings.
(b) Public debate.
(c) Press Conferences.
(d) Behind the scenes negotiations.

4. What was the performance that took place in the White House in Spring, 1962 that was the first of its kind?
(a) Chamber music.
(b) Ballet.
(c) Opera.
(d) Jazz performance.

5. What did Johnson's Republican opponent accuse him of in the election for Senator in "The Making of a Politician"?
(a) Padding his political record.
(b) Stealing campaign materials.
(c) Stuffing the ballot box.
(d) Lying about campaign promises.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Johnson go in a Model-T after graduating high school?

2. Who gave Lady Bird her nickname?

3. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

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

5. What is the name of the caucus that Johnson declined to be part of in the Senate?

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