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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Making of a Politician.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Sam Johnson described?
(a) Sickly.
(b) Big and burly.
(c) Thin.
(d) Small.

2. What did Rebekah Baines pride herself on?
(a) Her hard work.
(b) Commitment to education and civillity.
(c) Her managerial style.
(d) Her artwork.

3. Where was the college located where Johnson went in 1927?
(a) Northern Texas.
(b) Southern California.
(c) Central Texas.
(d) Arizona.

4. What year did a United States Senate seat open in Texas that Johnson ultimately won?
(a) 1930.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1948.

5. What job did Johnson take with Richard Kleberg?
(a) Valet.
(b) Legislative Secretary.
(c) Intern.
(d) Researcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What department did Professor Harry Greene work in at the college Johnson went to?

2. What kind of house did Johnson grow up in?

3. Where did Johnson go to college in 1927?

4. What was Johnson's first job when he was a freshman in college?

5. Why did Johnson decide to become a politician?

(see the answer key)

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