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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. Which candidates usually won when they had the support of the Ring?
(a) Rural candidates.
(b) Wealthy candidates.
(c) Liberal candidates.
(d) First-time candidates.

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

3. What university was Huey interested in improving?
(a) Louisiana State University.
(b) Loyola University.
(c) Tulane University.
(d) University of New Orleans.

4. Who was the only Louisiana reporter Huey would talk to?
(a) Willie Stark.
(b) Charles Frampton.
(c) Ed Beasley.
(d) Charlie Boulanger.

5. What major program was launched after Huey's Senate win?
(a) The lakes and rivers program.
(b) The minimum wage program.
(c) The college tuition program.
(d) The roads program.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the big case that influenced Huey's career over the next few years?

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

3. Which senatorial campaign did Huey work for that helped his own visibility as well?

4. Who did Huey support in the 1916 election?

5. With what major oil company did Parker broker a deal regarding taxes?

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