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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the woman in #136 believe about Lyndon?
(a) He was interested in helping others.
(b) He was full of bull.
(c) He would leave his wife for her.
(d) He would run for President one day.

2. Who did the woman in #136 invite to Longlea as house guests to prove a point?
(a) Migrant workers.
(b) Ranchers.
(c) Refugee European Jews.
(d) CCC workers.

3. What characteristic of Lyndon's was the author ignorant of before writing this book?
(a) Ruthlessness.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Humor.

4. Of what was the author ignorant when embarking on writing this book?
(a) Lyndon's family tree.
(b) Lyndon's academic excellence.
(c) Lyndon's unpleasant traits.
(d) Lyndon's political deals.

5. In what town did Lyndon work?
(a) Cotulla.
(b) LaSalle.
(c) Dallas.
(d) El Paso.

Short Answer Questions

1. What utility is the topic in Chapter 27, "The Sad Irons"?

2. What nationality of students did Lyndon teach?

3. What profession did Lyndon's father later aspire to?

4. How were Sam and Lyndon's marriages characterized?

5. What was the predominant crop in the Texas Hill Country?

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