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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On February 3, 1956, how must is Senator Case bribed with?
(a) $25,000.00.
(b) $45,000.00.
(c) $30,000.00.
(d) $40,000.00.

2. In addition to Russell, what other Senator is hesitant to support LBJ for the 1956 nomination?
(a) Rayburn.
(b) Eastland.
(c) Kefauver.
(d) Gore.

3. What does Rayburn stall in order to help LBJ with the presidential nomination?
(a) H.R. 329.
(b) H.R. 627.
(c) H.R. 614.
(d) H.R. 527.

4. How does LBJ come out at the end of chapter 41, in terms of popularity and support?
(a) Victorious.
(b) Many are still untrusting of him.
(c) Defeated.
(d) Strong, but still needs to win some support.

5. Who does Eisenhower say has the power to kill the whole civil rights bill?
(a) LBJ.
(b) Russell.
(c) Himself.
(d) Eastland.

6. When roll call is taken for Douglas' motion of adjournment, how may Senators back him?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 68.
(d) 71.

7. What laws are extended to public facilities in 1896?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) Civil rights.
(c) Jim Crow.
(d) Voting.

8. What role does LBJ want to play during the funeral?
(a) Key participant.
(b) Minimal.
(c) He does not attend.
(d) Public.

9. What does Lady Bird consider the happiest years of her life?
(a) The Texas NYA years.
(b) The Senate years.
(c) The White House Years.
(d) The college years.

10. How do conservative financiers control the Mexican American votes?
(a) The patron system.
(b) Threats.
(c) Keeping voter registration down.
(d) Bribes.

11. What liberal does LBJ court by bringing them to his ranch?
(a) Cox.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Eastland.
(d) Grahams.

12. How many African Americans are registered to vote in Bullock County, AL in 1954?
(a) 300 out of 11,000.
(b) 5,000 out of 11,000.
(c) 11,000 out of 11,000.
(d) 5 out of 11,000.

13. How many votes short is LBJ for the support of his Civil Rights bill?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 14.
(d) 23.

14. What does LBJ do to keep power in the Senate?
(a) Keep loyal Senators in office.
(b) Propose his VP office remain in the Senate.
(c) Appoint an assistant to work in Senate.
(d) Visit Senate daily.

15. Who is recruited to win over Rauth in chapter 41?
(a) LBJ.
(b) Church.
(c) Graham.
(d) Russell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does LBJ know opposes change to the Civil Rights Bill?

2. What does LBJ feel and hear from southern Senators?

3. Who is selected to read the Southern Manifesto on the Senate floor?

4. Who losses ground among African Americans from 1952-1956?

5. With the launch of Sputnik in 1957, what issue does LBJ brings to the table?

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