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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 state is Estes Kefauver from?
(a) Florida.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) Texas.
(d) Tennessee.

2. Who does LBJ choose to work on his North Korean investigation committee?
(a) FBI and CIA.
(b) Junior Senators.
(c) FBI and ONI.
(d) Lobbiest.

3. What is the name of Lady Bird's radio station?
(a) KTCB.
(b) KKHW.
(c) 103FM.
(d) WRNO.

4. When does Olds join the American Labor Party?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1935.
(c) 1937.
(d) 1936.

5. How does LBJ get to the hospital in 1955 after he suffers a massive heart attack?
(a) He drives himself.
(b) An ambluance.
(c) A hearse.
(d) A friend drives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many siblings does LBJ have?

3. How do the Southern Senators view Humphrey when he first arrives in the Senate?

4. How old is LBJ when he becomes Majority Leader?

5. How many southern votes does Russell control during the 1952 election?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Senate turn against McCarthy?

3. What is the purpose of LBJ's assignment of a committee liaison?

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

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

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

7. What does Russell JR. gain from LBJ?

8. Why do the Democrats take control of Congress in 1932?

9. How does LBJ take, literally, a hands on approach to gaining support and votes?

10. Why does LBJ feel Democrats need credit for the rescue of an idolized President?

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