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Master of the Senate by Robert Caro
  • 1. Who is the primary subject of 'Master of the Senate'?
A) Harry S. Truman
B) Lyndon B. Johnson
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Richard Nixon
  • 2. What was a key legislative achievement during Johnson's Senate leadership?
A) Voting Rights Act
B) Medicare
C) Social Security Act
D) Civil Rights Act
  • 3. Robert Caro's writing style in 'Master of the Senate' is best described as:
A) Epic and detailed
B) Technical and dry
C) Brief and superficial
D) Casual and informal
  • 4. What year did Lyndon B. Johnson become the Senate Majority Leader?
A) 1949
B) 1963
C) 1955
D) 1960
  • 5. Which major historical event does Johnson's tenure as Senate Majority Leader coincide with?
A) Great Depression
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) World War II
D) Watergate Scandal
  • 6. Which political party did Johnson belong to?
A) Republican Party
B) Independent
C) Democratic Party
D) Green Party
  • 7. What did Johnson do to gain support from other senators?
A) Criticized them publicly
B) Ignored them
C) Bribed them
D) Engaged in personal relationships and favors
  • 8. What thematic element is prominent in Caro's depiction of Johnson's Senate career?
A) Apathy
B) Power and ambition
C) Disorganization
D) Humor and light-heartedness
  • 9. Which state did Lyndon B. Johnson represent in the Senate?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) Illinois
D) California
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