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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what committee did Lyndon get a position?
(a) Environmental Protection Committee.
(b) New Deal Committee.
(c) Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
(d) The Committee for Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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

3. Who was known for being a masterful fundraiser?
(a) Tommy Corcoran.
(b) Alan Johnson.
(c) Joe Grilliot.
(d) Philip Marsden.

4. Lyndon's political career was a result of ____________________.
(a) being in the right place at the right time.
(b) relentless striving.
(c) great fundraising.
(d) constituent loyalty.

5. With whom did politicians have to struggle as noted in Chapter 28, "I'll Get It for You"?
(a) Miners.
(b) Ranchers.
(c) Social services agencies.
(d) Utilities companies.

6. With what statewide agency was the person in #145 associated?
(a) Civilian Conservation Corps.
(b) National Youth Administration.
(c) American Red Cross.
(d) Social Security Administration.

7. People came to realize that Sam Rayburn was _________________.
(a) a liar.
(b) not for sale.
(c) a coward.
(d) uneducated.

8. The woman in #136 was said to have been a/an ___________ princess.
(a) Viking.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) German.

9. What position did Sam Rayburn hold in Washington?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Treasury Secretary.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) Vice President.

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

11. What demeanor did Lyndon continue to exhibit to those under him?
(a) Docile.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Domineering.

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

13. How many aides did Lyndon have while working for Congressman Klerberg?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

14. Who did the people think should replace the person in #121?
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) William Buckley.
(c) Mrs. Buchanan.
(d) Herbert Humphrey.

15. Who especially hated FDR in Texas?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Bankers.
(c) Working men.
(d) Some industry leaders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lyndon's behavioral trait for which he was famous in government?

2. Who did the woman in #136 invite to Longlea as house guests to prove a point?

3. What was a decent middle class salary in the 1940s?

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

5. Who were the members of the "lost generation"?

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