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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. What was the nickname Huey called his opponent Senator Joseph E. Ransdell?
(a) Old Piss and Vinegar.
(b) Old Stick in the Mud.
(c) Old Ironsides.
(d) Old Feather Duster.

2. Huey said he would run for the Senate only if he could __________________.
(a) Build a new mansion.
(b) Be elected for two terms.
(c) Serve out his term as governor.
(d) Stay in New Orleans.

3. Huey was the first to use _______________ in a campaign.
(a) An airplane.
(b) Radio advertising.
(c) A sound truck.
(d) Bumper stickers.

4. In what election did Huey begin to influence decisions and build his power base for the next gubernatorial election?
(a) The New Orleans mayoral race.
(b) The U.S. Senate race.
(c) The U.S. House of Representatives race.
(d) The U.S. President race.

5. Who was the banker whom Huey met and would marry several years later?
(a) Rose McConnell.
(b) Lynee Simpson.
(c) Aggie Morton.
(d) Alice Conley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Long won the right to inspect some of the books of __________________.

2. In what area did Huey oppose Parker regarding taxes?

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

4. What issue did Huey try to avoid in the governor race?

5. Huey would only talk to reporters from __________________.

(see the answer key)

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