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