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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Lyndon's father's profession?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Rancher.

3. What nationality of students did Lyndon teach?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Irish.
(c) English.
(d) German.

4. How long after the animals in #20 were brought to the Texas Hill Country did the landscape deteriorate?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Five years.
(d) Two summers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Bunton was Lyndon's most notable ancestor?

2. With whom was Lyndon comfortable meeting?

3. What was one of Sam Johnson's greatest assets?

4. Why had neither the Spanish nor the Mexicans tried to tame the Texas Hill Country?

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

(see the answer key)

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