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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 Lyndon's mother shy away from?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Dances.
(c) The sun.
(d) Loud boys.

2. What was rare about Lyndon's mother living in the 19th century?
(a) She was a nurse.
(b) She was college educated.
(c) She ran her own business.
(d) She was a suffragette.

3. What had really helped the people in Lyndon's district by this time?
(a) The New Deal.
(b) Minimum Wage Laws.
(c) New ranching techniques.
(d) Expanding oil business.

4. What lessons did Lyndon's mother teach to other people?
(a) Elocution.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Canning.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what town did Lyndon work?

3. To what job was Lyndon promoted?

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

5. With what woman did Lyndon become infatuated during this period?

(see the answer key)

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