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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many southern states call LBJ "favorite son"?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.
2. How does the Chamber of Commerce describe LBJ?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Son of Texas.
(c) An honorable man.
(d) Itchy trigger finger.
3. What population does LBJ work with while heading the Texas NYA?
(a) Mexicans and Blacks.
(b) Wealthy Rebublicans.
(c) Individuals with disabilities.
(d) Veterans.
4. Which party is the Majority in the Senate in 1956?
(a) Republicans.
(b) Its an even split.
(c) Independents.
(d) Democrats.
5. What does LBJ resign from the Texas NYA?
(a) To run for Congress.
(b) It is interfering with his principles.
(c) He is done with social service.
(d) He is not properly serving the people.
6. Who is LBJ's only guest on the fourth of July of 1958?
(a) Eisenhower.
(b) Knowland.
(c) Russell.
(d) Cox.
7. How does LBJ come out at the end of chapter 41, in terms of popularity and support?
(a) Many are still untrusting of him.
(b) Victorious.
(c) Strong, but still needs to win some support.
(d) Defeated.
8. When does LBJ head the Texas NYA?
(a) 1937-1939.
(b) 1945-1951.
(c) 1929-1930.
(d) 1935-1937.
9. Who does LBJ assign as acting Whip in 1956?
(a) Smathers.
(b) Hunphrey.
(c) Russell.
(d) Rowe.
10. What does a change in Texas law allow LBJ to do in 1960?
(a) Run for VP and Senate at the same time.
(b) Be a Senator and VP at the same time.
(c) Request state funding for campaign.
(d) Run for additional Senate terms.
11. Who does LBJ know opposes change to the Civil Rights Bill?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Liberals.
(c) Southerners.
(d) Republicans.
12. What group steps in to help the widow of the deceased man in 1945?
(a) The NAACP.
(b) The Coalition for Justice.
(c) The American G.I. Forum.
(d) The Americans for Civil Rights.
13. What does Russell do if he is threatened by a comprehensive civil rights bill?
(a) Vote against it.
(b) Rally the Southern Bloc.
(c) Launch an investigation.
(d) Filibuster.
14. What laws are extended to public facilities in 1896?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) Civil rights.
(c) Voting.
(d) Jim Crow.
15. How does the town of Corpus Christi feel about LBJ's actions to bring the soldier home?
(a) He is bringing false publicity.
(b) Honored.
(c) He is uplifting the town by his efforts.
(d) Devastated.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is LBJ feeling at the end of the convention?
2. Whose support does Reedy suggest LBJ gain his strong position within the Senate again?
3. Who is elected LBJ's replacement for Majority Leader?
4. Who is recruited to win over Rauth in chapter 41?
5. How do some liberals view LBJ by 1956?
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