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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32 -33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could Sam Rayburn's personality best be described?
(a) Very strong.
(b) Retiring.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Shy.

2. Why did Lyndon feel it necessary to show appreciation to powerful officials?
(a) To show humility.
(b) To show off.
(c) To validate positions.
(d) To secure relationships.

3. Lyndon's mother was ___________________________ in the Texas Hill Country.
(a) the most highly literate woman.
(b) the best woman gunsmith.
(c) the best public speaker.
(d) the most beautiful woman.

4. What role did Lyndon fill for Congressman Klerberg?
(a) Driver.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Personal Assistant.
(d) Speech Writer.

5. What was the name of the political group that emerged in the Texas Hill Country?
(a) The Socialist Texas Society.
(b) The People's Party.
(c) The Texas Republicans.
(d) The Alamo Society.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Lyndon, knowing important people meant those having money or _______________ or both.

2. How did Lyndon make political inroads due to an untimely death of a colleague?

3. How old was Lyndon when he was named?

4. What nationality of students did Lyndon teach?

5. What was prohibitive to many about getting an education?

(see the answer key)

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