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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 election does Richard Bevard Russell Jr. win in 1930?
(a) Governor of Georgia.
(b) Vice President.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Senate.
2. Who heads the Dixiecrat Party after Russell loses as Truman's replacement?
(a) McFarland.
(b) LBJ.
(c) Hubert Humphrey.
(d) Strom Thurmond.
3. What unpopular job does LBJ volunteer for within the Senate?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Majority Leader.
(c) Minority Leader.
(d) Assistant Leader.
4. What is LBJ's job as the Majority Whip considered?
(a) On the path to power.
(b) A rational progression in his career.
(c) A nothing job.
(d) A career ending move.
5. What does LBJ insist on knowing before moving on any piece of legislation?
(a) The details of the legislation.
(b) That he has the votes.
(c) The roll call for the day of the vote.
(d) The author.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does the Southern Bloc in the Senate defend Jim Crow against the Northern Liberals?
2. What liberal Senator does LBJ attempt to befriend when leaders run into difficulties bringing the liberals and conservatives together?
3. Who does LBJ help to be named Assistant Democratic Cloakroom for the purpose of gaining information?
4. What Air Force base is rumored to have inadequate conditions in 1950?
5. How does LBJ get to the hospital in 1955 after he suffers a massive heart attack?
Short Essay Questions
1. In addition to LBJ's demanding work schedule, what other factors cause his poor health?
2. How does LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird change after his heart attack in 1955?
3. Why does LBJ feel Democrats need credit for the rescue of an idolized President?
4. What is LBJ relationship with his other family members like?
5. What is the press' reaction to LBJ attitude after his recovery from the heart attack in 1955?
6. Why is LBJ such a contrast to the typical Senator?
7. What is the greatest benefit of LBJ initiating Olds destruction?
8. What is LBJ's relationship with his wife like?
9. What backlash does LBJ feel after the Olds trail?
10. How does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22?
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