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Master of the Senate by Robert Caro
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. Who is the primary subject of 'Master of the Senate'?
A) Lyndon B. Johnson
B) John F. Kennedy
C) Richard Nixon
D) Harry S. Truman
  • 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) Technical and dry
B) Casual and informal
C) Brief and superficial
D) Epic and detailed
  • 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) World War II
B) Civil Rights Movement
C) Great Depression
D) Watergate Scandal
  • 6. Which political party did Johnson belong to?
A) Green Party
B) Republican Party
C) Independent
D) Democratic Party
  • 7. What did Johnson do to gain support from other senators?
A) Engaged in personal relationships and favors
B) Bribed them
C) Ignored them
D) Criticized them publicly
  • 8. What thematic element is prominent in Caro's depiction of Johnson's Senate career?
A) Disorganization
B) Apathy
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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