2. Lyndon's work on the dam with ________________ solidified a political partnership.
(a) Herman Brown.
(b) William Buckley.
(c) Bud Melville.
(d) Edward Stanton.

3. What was the intent of the letters Lyndon wrote during his time on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee?
(a) Ask for votes.
(b) Raise funds.
(c) Show appreciation.
(d) Support the President.

4. How did Lyndon's physical appearance change in the years between 1937 and 1941?
(a) He gained weight.
(b) He went bald.
(c) He grew taller.
(d) He lost a lot of weight.

5. Who was Franklin Roosevelt's wife?
(a) Jane.
(b) Tillie.
(c) Sara.
(d) Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lyndon get to meet FDR?

2. With what project did Lyndon align himself to gain some publicity?

3. What environmental issue did Lyndon focus on in his Congressional run?

4. The topic of Chapter 32 is _______________.

5. What element of Sam Rayburn's personality was well known?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem did Lyndon face when he wanted to assume the Senate seat of the deceased Texas Senarot, Morris Sheppard?

2. How did Lyndon leverage his position as Congressman Klerberg's secretary?

3. Who was the "lost generation" and how did Eleanor Roosevelt champion their cause?

4. Even though the New Deal helped people in the Texas Hill Country, they still had problems. Name two examples of the challenges faced by people in this time.

5. What was the purpose for the building of the Buchanan Dam?

6. What was Longlea and who presided over the estate?

7. How did Lyndon get elected to Congress with only three percent of the votes?

8. How did Lyndon court important people to help him politically?

9. What was meant by a "finagle" related to campaign fundraising?

10. What were some of Sam Rayburn's physical and personality traits?

(see the answer keys)

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