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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lyndon was adept at _______________.
(a) tutoring other students.
(b) adoring his superiors.
(c) playing football.
(d) writing theme papers.

2. What was part of the Sam Johnson identity?
(a) He stood up for common people.
(b) He was very shy and retiring.
(c) He would never back down from a fight.
(d) He had a fierce temper.

3. Sam and Lyndon had both wanted to marry which girl in town?
(a) The smartest girl.
(b) The kindest girl.
(c) The most beautiful girl.
(d) The rich man's daughter.

4. What was Lyndon's demeanor toward those superior to him?
(a) Irascible.
(b) Obsequious.
(c) Disloyal.
(d) Arrogant.

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

6. The Buntons were known for _____________.
(a) stinginess.
(b) lewd behavior.
(c) being greedy.
(d) big thinking.

7. What did Rebekah refuse to do one day until Lyndon was named?
(a) Make breakfast.
(b) Get out of bed.
(c) Take a bath.
(d) Get dressed.

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

9. What the people loved most about Sam Johson was __________________________.
(a) that he was a regular guy.
(b) that he was a good husband and father.
(c) that he had a good education.
(d) that they knew where he stood on everything.

10. How was the complexion of the Buntons described?
(a) Chalk white.
(b) Ghost white.
(c) Magnolia white.
(d) Coffee cream.

11. To which political party did Lyndon's father belong?
(a) The People's Party.
(b) The Independent Party.
(c) The Republican Party.
(d) The Democratic Party.

12. Lyndon was notorious for _____________.
(a) his humor.
(b) sailing skills.
(c) public speaking.
(d) deceit.

13. What is one notable thing about the person in #13?
(a) He was President of the U.S.
(b) He was an Indian fighter.
(c) He was a great scientist.
(d) He was a famous artist.

14. What does the change in the Johnson household do to Lyndon?
(a) It makes him run away from home for good.
(b) It alters his respect for his parents.
(c) It makes him shy and retiring.
(d) It makes him more sympathetic.

15. What was the profession of the Bunton Johnsons?
(a) Educators.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Bankers.
(d) Ranchers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the grassy part of the state in #10 called?

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

3. What element was a great moneymaker for Texas in the first part of the 20th century?

4. Which of the following was a character attribute of the Buntons?

5. What characteristic of Lyndon's was the author ignorant of before writing this book?

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