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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. In "The Great Society," where does the author say Johnson first introduced the term "Great Society" in a speech?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Texas.
(c) University of Michigan.
(d) Washington, D.C.

2. What executive office fills the role of President of the Senate?
(a) Vice President.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) President.

3. What role was Johnson elected to in the Little Congress?
(a) Researcher.
(b) Taking the minutes of each meeting.
(c) Speaker.
(d) Gopher.

4. Who told Johnson that if he didn't run for President it would show a lack of courage and be wrong for the country?
(a) Thomas Dodd.
(b) Robert Kennedy.
(c) His father.
(d) Lady Bird.

5. Where was President Kennedy assassinated?
(a) California.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Florida.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many points did Johnson's approval rating drop between 1966 and 1968?

3. What did Johnson have in his suitcase which was tied with baling wire in 1924?

4. What Senator did Hubert Humphrey criticize that made other senators angry in "Rise to Power in the Senate"?

5. What state did the New York Times writer William S. White come from?

(see the answer key)

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