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

2. What did Johnson's public statement about the 84th Congress express when he returned from his three-month convalescence?
(a) Pride.
(b) Anger.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Frustration.

3. Where did Johnson go in a Model-T after graduating high school?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) California.
(d) New York City.

4. What appointment did Johnson receive having to do with the National Youth Administration?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Fundraiser.
(c) Texas Director.
(d) Treasurer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author write in "The Vice-Presidency" about Johnson's energy when he went on foreign trips as a Vice President?

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

3. Where did Johnson go to college in 1927?

4. What subcommittee began investigations on the space exploration program in 1957?

5. Who is Rebekah Baines?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Johnson annoyed when the Democratic National Committee created an Advisory Committee in 1958?

2. What did Sam Johnson think of his young son's hair?

3. What were the Black Stars at San Marcos College?

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

5. Why did Johnson like going to the legislature with his father?

6. Describe how Johnson got elected to Congress through a special election.

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

8. Why did Johnson choose not to join the Southern caucus when he was in the Senate?

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

10. What happened when Johnson made a speech for Pat Neff at the political picnic in Henley, Texas?

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