The Path to Power Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Robert Caro
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Path to Power Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Robert Caro
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. To which political party did Lyndon's father belong?

2. Why did few Texans get an education?

3. What happened when the Texas Hill Country was destroyed?

4. Sam Johnson's political interest supported _____________.

5. During the time of his family's upheaval, Lyndon transformed into ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the author describe the Texas Hill Country?

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

4. What was Sam Johnson's position on taxing the sulphur mines?

5. What was one of Sam Johnson's greatest qualities and what was his greatest legislative success?

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

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

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

9. What was Lyndon's formal name and for whom was he named?

10. What was the agenda of the People's Party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the early 20th century when Johnson and his colleagues were coming of age. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Rebekah 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?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Sam Johnson. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

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