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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Under Seige in the White House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Johnson fly to in order to sign the Medicare Act in 1965?
(a) Baltimore, Maryland.
(b) Independence, Missouri.
(c) Reston, Virginia.
(d) Austin, Texas.

2. What did Johnson compare his Great Society programs with at the beginning of "Things Go Wrong"?
(a) A king.
(b) A massive snowball.
(c) Beautiful woman.
(d) A benevolent uncle.

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

4. What does the author write in "The Vice-Presidency" about Johnson's energy when he went on foreign trips as a Vice President?
(a) He became quiet and relaxed.
(b) His energy gathered force.
(c) His energy was depleted.
(d) He felt too tired.

5. How old was Lady Bird when her mother died?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Johnson was fifteen, what did he dream he was enclosed in?

2. How many people were killed in the Watts riots in Los Angeles?

3. Where was President Kennedy assassinated?

4. What role was Johnson elected to in the Little Congress?

5. What Vietnamese people did Johnson want to help in the Vietnam War?

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