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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What challenge did Lyndon have when trying to attain the Congressional seat?

2. For how many years had the person in #169 held the Senate seat?

3. What position did Sam Rayburn hold in Washington?

4. Who won the Senate seat coveted by Lyndon?

5. What organization within the government did Lyndon revitalize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Lyndon perceived as being insincere?

4. What undertaking did Lyndon initiate to show appreciation while serving on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee?

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

6. What was Lyndon's level of support of the New Deal after he got out of the military?

7. Who were Cactus Jack and Sam Rayburn and why could Lyndon make them bristle?

8. Although Lyndon wrote letters in the DCCC trying to show humility, what was the underlying purpose of the missives?

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

10. What particular ability did Lyndon have when it came to charming people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity is an important theme in this book. Who were some of the people who had the strongest personalities? What were their personal codes? How did Lyndon measure up to these people? What was Lyndon's personal code? Or did he not have one? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Lady Bird Johnson. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

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