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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What committee is LBJ offered upon entering the Senate?
(a) Appropriations.
(b) Education.
(c) National Security.
(d) Agriculture.

2. How is Olds referred to during his trial initiated by LBJ?
(a) As a stand up Congressman.
(b) An old liberal.
(c) As a traitor.
(d) As a Chameleon.

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

4. Who wants the information that LBJ gathers regarding votes?
(a) The House of Representatives.
(b) No one.
(c) The White House.
(d) Other Senators.

5. What does LBJ say about opposing Eisenhower's Foreign policy?
(a) It is suicide.
(b) It boosts a Senator's career.
(c) It is American.
(d) It is shameful.

6. What is the attitude of the Democratic party after LBJ heart attack?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Supportive.
(c) Unsupportive.
(d) Impatient.

7. What is LBJ's life quest or goal?
(a) Great power.
(b) Make money.
(c) Earn an honest living.
(d) Help the downtrodden.

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

9. What does LBJ ask for before going into shock after his heart attack?
(a) A drink.
(b) His wife.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) Some food.

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

11. What is LBJ's long term political goal?
(a) Vice President.
(b) Speaker of the House.
(c) Presidency.
(d) Senior Senator.

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

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

14. What is the result of LBJ's power in the Senate?
(a) Less controversy.
(b) More efficient Senate.
(c) Less legislation.
(d) Only Democratic legislation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?

2. How does the Southern Bloc in the Senate defend Jim Crow against the Northern Liberals?

3. Who does LBJ help to be named Assistant Democratic Cloakroom for the purpose of gaining information?

4. What is the result of LBJ's demanding work schedule?

5. What is the result of Olds' trial?

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