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

2. When is LBJ sworn in as a Senator?
(a) January 3, 1948.
(b) January 3, 1943.
(c) January 3, 1949.
(d) January 3, 1950.

3. Why is LBJ frustrated working in the House?
(a) There is no face-to-face work.
(b) He cannot move up politically.
(c) He does not have enough work to do.
(d) All communications are face-to-face.

4. What is the attitude of the Democratic party after LBJ heart attack?
(a) Supportive.
(b) Impatient.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Unsupportive.

5. What Air Force base is rumored to have inadequate conditions in 1950?
(a) Dyess Air Force Base.
(b) Goodfellow Air Force Base.
(c) Randolph Air Force Base.
(d) Lackland Air Force Base.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Vice President's role in the Senate?

2. Why does McCarthy leave the Senate?

3. Who is expected to be the Republican Presidential candidate in 1952?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Senate responsible for?

2. How does LBJ's relationship with Lady Bird change after his heart attack in 1955?

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

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

5. How does LBJ stop some Senators from trying to change Senate Rule 22?

6. What is the greatest benefit of LBJ initiating Olds destruction?

7. How is LBJ able to expand nine and reduce four committees to his favor?

8. How does LBJ use money from the Oilman to his advantage?

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

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

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