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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6 Chapter 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to holding the Presidency, what does LBJ say about African Americans?
(a) They are lazy and prone to violence.
(b) They should be equal.
(c) Their voting should be limited.
(d) They are an inproverished people.

2. How do southerners vote on the civil rights bill?
(a) For-pro forma.
(b) Against-pro facta.
(c) Against-pro forma.
(d) For-pro facta.

3. What is the vote on making H.R. 6127 pending business?
(a) 71-18.
(b) 25-98.
(c) 18-71.
(d) 50-79.

4. What does LBJ insist on knowing before moving on any piece of legislation?
(a) That he has the votes.
(b) The roll call for the day of the vote.
(c) The author.
(d) The details of the legislation.

5. Who suggests LBJ turn down the offer for Vice President?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Russell.
(c) Truman.
(d) Rayburn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson's (LBJ) role in the Senate in 1957?

2. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?

3. How old is LBJ when he becomes Majority Leader?

4. Who is recruited to win over Rauth in chapter 41?

5. Who refuses to compromise the seniority system when LBJ wants to put a freshmen Senators in key committees?

(see the answer key)

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