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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5 Chapter 36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unpopular job does LBJ volunteer for within the Senate?
(a) Assistant Leader.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Minority Leader.
(d) Majority Leader.

2. What does LBJ do to accommodate his many guests during his recovery on the ranch?
(a) Hires additional staff.
(b) Has a four room guest house built.
(c) Offers his room.
(d) Pays for their hotel.

3. What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?
(a) To observe.
(b) Vote to break ties.
(c) To serve as speaker for the President.
(d) He has no role.

4. What does LBJ's brother, Sam, do to help his situation in terms of his career?
(a) He oversees LBJ's staff.
(b) He lies about LBJ's condition.
(c) He boasts that LBJ is ready and ambitious.
(d) He offers to take on LBJ's work.

5. What is LBJ's goal for the 1951?
(a) President.
(b) Write a new war bill.
(c) Win the Republican vote.
(d) A cover spread in Newsweek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Bird do to sooth LBJ's mood swings during his recovery?

2. Who supports LBJ's decision to volunteer for an unpopular position in the Senate?

3. What liberal does LBJ court by bringing them to his ranch?

4. How long is LBJ sedated after his heart attack?

5. What is the attitude of the Democratic party after LBJ heart attack?

(see the answer key)

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