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