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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17-18, pg. 454-525.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what state did Huey and Harley travel as salesmen?
(a) Texas.
(b) Florida.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Louisiana.

3. Who was Dave McConnell?
(a) Huey's dentist.
(b) Huey's campaign finance manager.
(c) Huey's brother-in-law.
(d) Huey's publicity manager.

4. Who was Huey's Lieutenant Governor?
(a) Willie Edwards.
(b) Ed Zentz.
(c) Mike Marsden.
(d) Paul Cyr.

5. Huey would only talk to reporters from __________________.
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Out-of-state papers.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) Shreveport.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did Huey acquire after moving into the governor's mansion?

2. What university was Huey interested in improving?

3. How many charges were presented in the impeachment resolution?

4. What was a major fear of Huey's?

5. Against what company did Huey fight a rate increase in February of 1921?

(see the answer key)

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