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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Olds' trial?
(a) He loses his job.
(b) He gains power in the Senate.
(c) He goes bankrupt.
(d) He is jailed for treason.

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

3. How many liberal Democrats defend Olds during his trial?
(a) Six.
(b) Zero.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. Whose influence does Olds state lead him to become less radical?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Truman.
(c) LBJ.
(d) FDR.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the result of LBJ's power in the Senate?

3. What do the desks of the Senate look like to an observer?

4. What makes LBJ's job as Majority Leader more difficult in terms of major bills and controversial issues?

5. What is required to override a Senator's right to extend discussion on a proposed bill?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to LBJ's demanding work schedule, what other factors cause his poor health?

2. Describe the two affairs LBJ has while in the Senate.

3. How is LBJ described when he is a Senator?

4. What is the Senate responsible for?

5. What is the press' reaction to LBJ attitude after his recovery from the heart attack in 1955?

6. After the Olds trial, what does LBJ say about Olds in a speech given regarding the trial?

7. What is LBJ's relationship with his wife like?

8. Why do some think Olds is a communist?

9. What is LBJ relationship with his other family members like?

10. Why is LBJ such a contrast to the typical Senator?

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