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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29-30 and Epilogue, pg. 819-876.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Huey get tax bills passed?
(a) He appealed to Liberals.
(b) He wrote provisions into other bills.
(c) He used his goons as force.
(d) He lobbied endlessly.

2. Where did Huey move after he won his seat on the Commission?
(a) Lake Charles.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Shreveport.
(d) Kenner.

3. What was the name of the book Huey wrote?
(a) Kingfisher.
(b) Every Man a King.
(c) Louisiana First and Foremost.
(d) My Louisiana Home.

4. Who served as the local political boss in Louisiana parishes in the early 20th century?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A City Councilman.
(d) The School Board president.

5. What nickname did Huey use for reporters?
(a) Vultures.
(b) Bastards.
(c) Pond scum.
(d) Polecats.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Huey run for governor of Louisiana?

2. On what ticket did Earl Long run for Governor of Louisiana?

3. What was happening to Huey's power in 1934?

4. What percentage of the vote did Huey win in the governor race?

5. As a show of disdain for the rich, Huey had his name removed from ________________________.

(see the answer key)

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