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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is General Douglas MacArthur relieved from his command in Korea?
(a) May 1949.
(b) April 1951.
(c) June 1951.
(d) March 1950.

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

3. Who heads the Dixiecrat Party after Russell loses as Truman's replacement?
(a) LBJ.
(b) Hubert Humphrey.
(c) Strom Thurmond.
(d) McFarland.

4. What is Senator Lyndon Baines Johnson's (LBJ) role in the Senate in 1957?
(a) Minority Leader.
(b) Majority leader.
(c) Speaker.
(d) Junior Senator.

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

6. How long does Richard Bevard Russell Sr. serve as Chief Justice?
(a) 16 years.
(b) 26 years.
(c) 19 years.
(d) 10 years.

7. What does Lady Bird do to sooth LBJ's mood swings during his recovery?
(a) Read him letters and editorials.
(b) Gives him muscle relaxers.
(c) Leaves him alone.
(d) Lets his girlfrind visit.

8. How are LBJ's children being raised?
(a) In a nurturing home.
(b) With love.
(c) They grow up fast.
(d) By committee.

9. What group is LBJ named director of at age 26?
(a) Natinal Youth Administration for Texas.
(b) Federal Trade Administration.
(c) Senate.
(d) Young Republicans.

10. What Senate Rule limits debate based on unanimous consent agreement?
(a) Senate Rule 21.
(b) Senate Rule 11.
(c) Senate Rule 14.
(d) Senate Rule 9.

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

12. What do northern Senators feel the seniority system excludes?
(a) Key committees.
(b) Votes.
(c) Freshmen talent.
(d) Voice of the people.

13. What election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?
(a) Governor of Georgia.
(b) Vice President.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Senate.

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

15. How old is LBJ when he becomes Majority Leader?
(a) 44.
(b) 50.
(c) 42.
(d) 51.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does LBJ often treat his wife?

2. Where does LBJ corner many Senators when he wants their vote?

3. Who is inaugurated in 1913?

4. What is required to override a Senator's right to extend discussion on a proposed bill?

5. What state is Estes Kefauver from?

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