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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of LBJ's North Korean investigation committee?
(a) World Peace Committee.
(b) The North Korean Committee.
(c) The LBJ Committee.
(d) The New Truman Committee.

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

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

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

6. According to Newsweek, how many bills are passed one day in four hours, and 43 minutes?
(a) 25.
(b) 150.
(c) 75.
(d) 90.

7. Why does Morse side with the Democrats in 1954?
(a) He wants a seat on the Argiculture Committee.
(b) He is tired of the Republicans.
(c) He wants to run for Minority Leader.
(d) He wants a seat on the Foreign Relations Committee.

8. Where does LBJ corner many Senators when he wants their vote?
(a) The cloakroom.
(b) The Senate Floor.
(c) A local eatery.
(d) Thier own offices.

9. Who is expected to be the Republican Presidential candidate in 1952?
(a) Russell.
(b) LBJ.
(c) Truman.
(d) MacArthur.

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

11. What state is Estes Kefauver from?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Florida.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Texas.

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

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

14. What law is passed that gives the FPC power to regulate gas prices?
(a) The Free Trade of Gas Act.
(b) The Oil Act.
(c) The Natural Gas Act.
(d) The Regulated Gas Bill.

15. What is the name of Lady Bird's radio station?
(a) KTCB.
(b) KKHW.
(c) WRNO.
(d) 103FM.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the Southern Senators view Humphrey when he first arrives in the Senate?

3. What does Olds do after his time in politics?

4. What does LBJ insist on knowing before moving on any piece of legislation?

5. How old is Richard Bevard Russell Jr. when he wins a seat in the state house?

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