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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. Lyndon was always working to __________________.
(a) secure deals with bankers.
(b) lay groundwork for future interactions.
(c) further the cause of poor people.
(d) improve environmental protection efforts.

2. What was the pace of the lifestyle on Capitol Hill?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Measured.
(c) Robust.
(d) Leisurely.

3. What was the predominant crop in the Texas Hill Country?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Corn.

4. What was the first name of the dam in #117?
(a) Colorado Dam.
(b) Marshal Dam.
(c) Texas Hill Dam.
(d) Rio Dam.

5. What role did Lyndon fill for Congressman Klerberg?
(a) Driver.
(b) Personal Assistant.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Speech Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Senior Senator from Texas died, freeing up a seat Lyndon coveted?

2. At what age did Lyndon's father, Sam, die?

3. A criticism of Lyndon emerged in that he lacked ______________.

4. From which region of Texas did Lyndon garner the most support?

5. Lyndon's Congressional campaign intentionally appealed to __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did FDR help to save Lyndon's political career regarding some inappropriate campaign funds issues?

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

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

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

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

6. How did the Buchanan Dam project help Lyndon gain needed publicity?

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

8. Why was Alice Glass interested in Lyndon?

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

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

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