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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the space program that Johnson's congressional initiatives resulted in?
(a) NASA.
(b) FEMA.
(c) FDIC.
(d) HUD.

2. What school was Johnson teaching in when he received a call from Richard Kleberg?
(a) Sam Houston High.
(b) Fredericksburg High.
(c) Austin Junior High.
(d) San Marcos Elementary.

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

4. When did Johnson resume his position in the Senate after his illness in 1955?
(a) February 12, 1958.
(b) January 30, 1955.
(c) January 2, 1956.
(d) February 5, 1956.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Johnson prepare for his math entrance exams in his first semester in college?

2. What did Rebekah Baines pride herself on?

3. What year did a United States Senate seat open in Texas that Johnson ultimately won?

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

5. What branch of the military did Johnson enlist in after the attack at Pearl Harbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story of his grandmother did his grandfather often tell Johnson?

2. What kind of relationship did Johnson have with his staff while he was in the Senate?

3. How did Johnson work his way up to the job as special assistant at San Marcos College?

4. Describe Johnson's heart attack.

5. What did Johnson's critics have to say about the power he held in the Senate?

6. When Johnson was Senate Majority Leader, what was his style of leadership?

7. How did Johnson conduct his campaign for Democratic nomination for president in 1960?

8. Describe Johnson's relationship with his mother, Rebekah.

9. What was Johnson's impact on civil rights as a Senator in 1957?

10. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

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