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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Air Force base is rumored to have inadequate conditions in 1950?
(a) Lackland Air Force Base.
(b) Goodfellow Air Force Base.
(c) Dyess Air Force Base.
(d) Randolph Air Force Base.

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

3. How does LBJ often treat his wife?
(a) He humiliates her.
(b) He praises her.
(c) He honors her.
(d) He beats her.

4. How does LBJ's personality fit into the Senate?
(a) He acts like the other Senators.
(b) He is over eager.
(c) He is less confident than other Senators.
(d) It is a major contrast.

5. How long is LBJ sedated after his heart attack?
(a) 72 hours.
(b) 48 hours.
(c) 36 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

6. How does LBJ respond to his medications?
(a) Very well.
(b) Moderately.
(c) He refuses medication.
(d) Poorly.

7. How many siblings does LBJ have?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

8. How do the two houses of congress treat the Great Depression?
(a) Top priority.
(b) With care.
(c) Business as usual.
(d) The opportunity to gain power.

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

10. How does the constitution originally state Senators are elected?
(a) By the House.
(b) By the President.
(c) Popular vote.
(d) By state legislatures.

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

12. What committee controls the money to run programs proposed by other committees?
(a) The Presidential Committee.
(b) Appropriations.
(c) Treasury.
(d) Weights and Measures.

13. How old is Richard Bevard Russell Jr. when he wins a seat in the state house?
(a) 34 years.
(b) 41 years.
(c) 23 years.
(d) 56 years.

14. What is the vote in the Olds' case?
(a) Unanimous for Olds.
(b) Unanimous against Olds.
(c) 53-15.
(d) 15-53.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does LBJ's brother, Sam, do to help his situation in terms of his career?

2. What group is LBJ named director of at age 26?

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

4. What does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. become known as after his father's death?

5. What liberal Senator does LBJ attempt to befriend when leaders run into difficulties bringing the liberals and conservatives together?

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