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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What population does LBJ work with while heading the Texas NYA?
(a) Wealthy Rebublicans.
(b) Individuals with disabilities.
(c) Veterans.
(d) Mexicans and Blacks.

2. How does the town of Corpus Christi feel about LBJ's actions to bring the soldier home?
(a) Honored.
(b) He is bringing false publicity.
(c) Devastated.
(d) He is uplifting the town by his efforts.

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

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

5. What civil rights amendments outlaw slavery and guarantee the right to vote and due process?
(a) 1, 5, 8.
(b) 1, 13, 19.
(c) 13, 14, 15.
(d) 5, 9, 15.

6. As a congressman, what does LBJ do for poor families in Texas Hill Country?
(a) Decrease taxes.
(b) Fund better education.
(c) Get them electricity.
(d) Provide English Language classes.

7. As LBJ listens to various people, exactly what is he listening for?
(a) What they want out of the civil rights movement.
(b) Their constituents needs.
(c) Their ability to be bribed.
(d) What they are not saying.

8. What does LBJ feel and hear from southern Senators?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Shame.
(c) Defiance against Civil Rights.
(d) Peace for Civil Rights.

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

10. How many Senators are on the Judiciary Committee in 1956 just before the Democratic Presidential nominations?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

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

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

13. What does the passing of a small Civil Rights bill allow LBJ to do with easy?
(a) Make amendments.
(b) Become the next president.
(c) Appease the liberals.
(d) Show continued support for the south.

14. How is LBJ feeling at the end of the convention?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Rejuvenated.
(c) Confused.
(d) Humiliated.

15. Prior to holding the Presidency, what does LBJ say about African Americans?
(a) They are an inproverished people.
(b) They are lazy and prone to violence.
(c) Their voting should be limited.
(d) They should be equal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does LBJ want to play during the funeral?

2. What do reporters call LBJ's suite of offices?

3. When does LBJ head the Texas NYA?

4. Who is acting Majority Leader when LBJ return to the Senate?

5. Who does LBJ assign as acting Whip in 1956?

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