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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was Lyndon's mother?
(a) Ramona.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Rebekah.
(d) Randa.

3. Sam Johnson's political interest supported _____________.
(a) farmers.
(b) fishermen.
(c) railroads.
(d) bankers.

4. Of what was the author ignorant when embarking on writing this book?
(a) Lyndon's political deals.
(b) Lyndon's family tree.
(c) Lyndon's unpleasant traits.
(d) Lyndon's academic excellence.

5. What was Lyndon's father's name?
(a) Sam.
(b) Baines.
(c) James.
(d) True.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what type of job did Lyndon earn a good living?

2. Sam and Lyndon had both wanted to marry which girl in town?

3. Lyndon's interest in the area in #55 was attributed to ______________.

4. Where is Sam Johnson working in Chapter 6?

5. What nickname did Lyndon garner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of Lyndon's characteristics when he began interacting in the working world?

2. Why had neither the Spanish nor the Mexicans developed the Texas Hill Country?

3. What were some of the challenges of the farmers in the Texas Hill Country?

4. What was the significance of the town of Cotulla in Lyndon's life?

5. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 9--The Rich Man's Daughter?

6. What was one of Sam Johnson's characteristics while working in the Texas legislature?

7. What quirky behavior did little Lyndon exhibit during this challenging time for his parents?

8. What were two major impediments to young people getting an education in Texas?

9. What major obstacle did Lyndon face in Cotulla and what was his greatest achievement?

10. What was the nature of Lyndon's father, Sam's, political leanings?

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