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