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Master of the Senate by Robert Caro
  • 1. Who is the primary subject of 'Master of the Senate'?
A) John F. Kennedy
B) Richard Nixon
C) Harry S. Truman
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
  • 2. What was a key legislative achievement during Johnson's Senate leadership?
A) Civil Rights Act
B) Voting Rights Act
C) Social Security Act
D) Medicare
  • 3. Robert Caro's writing style in 'Master of the Senate' is best described as:
A) Casual and informal
B) Epic and detailed
C) Technical and dry
D) Brief and superficial
  • 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) World War II
C) Civil Rights Movement
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) Engaged in personal relationships and favors
B) Ignored them
C) Bribed them
D) Criticized them publicly
  • 8. What thematic element is prominent in Caro's depiction of Johnson's Senate career?
A) Disorganization
B) Power and ambition
C) Apathy
D) Humor and light-heartedness
  • 9. Which state did Lyndon B. Johnson represent in the Senate?
A) California
B) Illinois
C) New York
D) Texas
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