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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 6, who is "The Best Man I Ever Knew?"
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) Sam Bunton.
(c) Sam Johnson.
(d) Andrew Baines.

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

3. Why had neither the Spanish nor the Mexicans tried to tame the Texas Hill Country?
(a) It was too beautiful to tame.
(b) It was too hilly.
(c) It was desert.
(d) It was very resistant.

4. Where is Sam Johnson working in Chapter 6?
(a) A local bank.
(b) The Texas legislature.
(c) The railroad.
(d) An oil company.

5. Into what organization was the organization in #25 eventually absorbed?
(a) The Republican Party.
(b) The Democratic Party.
(c) The Socialist Party.
(d) The Independent Party.

6. What was a notable quirk of Lyndon's as a child?
(a) He ran away a lot.
(b) He had a photographic memory.
(c) He was good at telling jokes.
(d) He could do magic tricks.

7. Which of the following was a character attribute of the Buntons?
(a) Fiery temperament.
(b) Retiring manners.
(c) Meek temperament.
(d) Sullen demeanor.

8. What quality of his father's did Lyndon imitate?
(a) Money management skills.
(b) Leadership skills.
(c) Public speaking skills.
(d) Joke-telling skills.

9. What form of disobedience did Lyndon show every day?
(a) He would cast off his shoes.
(b) He would steal other kids' lunches.
(c) He would play hookey.
(d) He would set fires in the town.

10. Why did few Texans get an education?
(a) There were no established schools.
(b) The children were needed to work at home.
(c) They saw no value in book learning.
(d) They died at an early age.

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

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

13. What organization did the Buntons establish?
(a) The American Red Cross.
(b) The John Birch Society.
(c) The Ku Klux Klan.
(d) Philosophical Society of Texas.

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

15. What field had Texas not permitted in its medical association until Sam Johnson fought for it?
(a) Dentistry.
(b) Physical Therapy.
(c) Optometry.
(d) Chiropractic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rebekah refuse to do one day until Lyndon was named?

2. According to the author, ambition and big ideas can lead to ________________.

3. Sam Johnson was said to be _____________________.

4. What nickname did Lyndon garner?

5. During the time of his family's upheaval, Lyndon transformed into ___________________.

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