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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the task forces that Johnson created on "Great Society " goals?
(a) To study issues and write up a report.
(b) To identify the problem and create legislation to solve it.
(c) To buy votes.
(d) To review previous legislation.

2. Who was Johnson visiting on the July Fourth weekend when he got sick in 1955?
(a) Hubert Humphrey.
(b) George and Herman Brown.
(c) Richard Russell.
(d) Harry Bryd.

3. What did Johnson criticize college professors for believing in "Under Siege in the White House"?
(a) Giving their students easy As.
(b) Being soft and acting nice as a way to get peace.
(c) Being too tough on their students.
(d) Cancelling classes to protest along with their students.

4. What legislation passed on August 20, 1964?
(a) Education reform.
(b) Economic Opportunity Act.
(c) The Poverty Reduction Act.
(d) Massive tax cut.

5. Who gave Lady Bird her nickname?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Rebekah Johnson.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Johnson go to college in 1927?

2. What did Johnson propose in a televised speech before Congress immediately following the King march in 1965?

3. What event did Johnson attend in Houston in June, 1928?

4. In "The Senate Leader," what did Johnson fear if the Civil Rights Act did not pass the Senate?

5. In "The Transition Year," about how many hours does the author say Johnson slept each night?

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