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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. With what woman did Lyndon become infatuated during this period?

2. Lyndon was always working to __________________.

3. How did Lyndon's physical appearance change in the years between 1937 and 1941?

4. What was John Nance Garner's nickname?

5. With whom did politicians have to struggle as noted in Chapter 28, "I'll Get It for You"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Lyndon able to leverage his influence in the NYA?

3. Why was Alice Glass interested in Lyndon?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why was handling the mail such an important task for Lyndon while serving as Klerberg's secretary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Lyndon 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?

Essay Topic 2

Thomas Paine wrote that "These are the times that try men's souls." Despite being written during the times of the Revolutionary War, the statement still held true for those enduring the Great Depression. Explain how the times tried the souls of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson and others in the government. How did the times try the souls of American citizens? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What impact did Lyndon's estranged relationship with his father have on Lyndon's life? What emotional wounds did Lyndon suffer? How did the strained relationship with his father affect Lyndon's relationships with other people? State your opinion.

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