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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On whose behalf did Johnson speak at a political gathering in Henley, Texas?
(a) Al Smith.
(b) Willy Hopkins.
(c) Pat Neff.
(d) Sam Johnson.

2. What position did Johnson get elected to on January 3, 1953?
(a) Minority Leader.
(b) Vice-president.
(c) President.
(d) Democratic Party Whip.

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

4. What event did Johnson attend in Houston in June, 1928?
(a) Democratic National Convention.
(b) Teachers Convention.
(c) Debate Club Competition.
(d) College Commencement.

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

6. What was the name of the hotel where Johnson lived when he first went to Washington?
(a) Fairmount Hotel.
(b) Dodge Hotel.
(c) Hotel Rouge.
(d) Crowne Plaza.

7. What was Johnson's first job when he was a freshman in college?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Clean-up crew.
(c) Security guard.
(d) Dorm counselor.

8. Who was President in 1931?
(a) Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
(b) Grover Cleveland.
(c) Herbert Hoover.
(d) Harry Truman.

9. What kind of house did Johnson grow up in?
(a) Houseboat.
(b) Condo.
(c) Mansion.
(d) Small farmhouse.

10. What student organization was Johnson elected to be a member of in college?
(a) Glee Club.
(b) Drama Club.
(c) College newspaper.
(d) Elite Athletes Club.

11. How many Washington daily newspapers did Johnson read in 1931 on a daily basis?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

12. What was Richard Kleberg most interested in in Washington?
(a) Debate.
(b) Working for the common man.
(c) Legislative policies.
(d) Social life.

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

14. What job did Johnson take in Cotulla, Texas to help pay his college tuition?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Dental assistant.

15. What did Johnson rely on Robert Baker for?
(a) Family news.
(b) Extend his presence and power.
(c) List of etiquette rules.
(d) Weather forecast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "The American people are tired of wrecking crews. They want builders--people who construct" when referring to the 1960s presidential campaign in "The Senate Leader"?

2. What department did Professor Harry Greene work in at the college Johnson went to?

3. What did Johnson admire about Humphrey?

4. Who was Carol Davis?

5. Who gave Lady Bird her nickname?

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