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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attempts to coach LBJ on proper Senate behavior?
(a) Walter George.
(b) FDR.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) Richard Russell Sr.

2. What is the result of LBJ's demanding work schedule?
(a) Depression.
(b) A varity of medical problems.
(c) Death.
(d) A divorce.

3. How close do the Democrats come to controlling the Senate in 1954?
(a) Five votes.
(b) Two votes.
(c) One vote.
(d) Four votes.

4. Why is LBJ frustrated working in the House?
(a) He cannot move up politically.
(b) He does not have enough work to do.
(c) All communications are face-to-face.
(d) There is no face-to-face work.

5. Who is inaugurated in 1913?
(a) Warren Harding.
(b) Woodrow Wilson.
(c) Franklin Roosevelt.
(d) Lyndon Johnson.

6. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?
(a) January 3, 1950.
(b) January 3, 1949.
(c) January 3, 1943.
(d) January 3, 1948.

7. Whose influence does Olds state lead him to become less radical?
(a) Wilson.
(b) FDR.
(c) Truman.
(d) LBJ.

8. What does Russell Jr call McCarthy?
(a) Man's man.
(b) Traitor.
(c) Genius.
(d) Huckster of hysteria.

9. How much does LBJ pay for his old house?
(a) $45,000.00.
(b) $10,000.00.
(c) $50,000.00.
(d) $20,000.00.

10. How does the Southern Bloc in the Senate defend Jim Crow against the Northern Liberals?
(a) A trial.
(b) Congressional action.
(c) Creating Bills.
(d) A filibuster.

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

12. What is LBJ's job as the Majority Whip considered?
(a) A nothing job.
(b) A rational progression in his career.
(c) A career ending move.
(d) On the path to power.

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

14. Who refuses to compromise the seniority system when LBJ wants to put a freshmen Senators in key committees?
(a) Kefauver.
(b) Walter Magnuson.
(c) Russell.
(d) McCarthy.

15. How does LBJ live his life?
(a) By a regimented schedule.
(b) Optimistically.
(c) Day by Day.
(d) Frivolous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who heads the Senate?

2. How do the two houses of congress treat the Great Depression?

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

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

5. What is the name of LBJ's North Korean investigation committee?

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