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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36, 37 & Debts.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lyndon's interest in the area in #55 was attributed to ______________.
(a) growing up as an only child.
(b) his superior intelligence.
(c) his interest in animals.
(d) his Bunton ancestors.

3. In the ten years from 1837-1847, the population of the Texas Hill Country grew from 40,000 to _______________.
(a) 200,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 140,000.
(d) 50,000.

4. Who were the members of the "lost generation"?
(a) Young adults who left school but had no jobs to go to.
(b) The men returning from World War I.
(c) Poets and artists who lived off benefactors.
(d) The children of The New Deal.

5. Lyndon's first year at his post with Congressman Klerberg was which Congress?
(a) 72nd.
(b) 100th.
(c) 39th.
(d) 50th.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lyndon's father's profession?

2. What did the woman in #136 believe about Lyndon?

3. What was the intent of the letters Lyndon wrote during his time on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee?

4. What lessons did Lyndon's mother teach to other people?

5. What challenge did Lyndon have when trying to attain the Congressional seat?

(see the answer key)

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