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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10, pgs. 181-243.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who was Huey famous for representing?
(a) The underdog.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Corporations.

5. In what year did Huey quit high school?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1922.
(d) 1910.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Huey Long become governor?

2. In what city did Huey attend high school?

3. What did Huey do with the money he earned from the case in #28?

4. A parish in Louisiana is equivalent to a ____________ in other states.

5. Who became a political foe of Long's in Washington?

(see the answer key)

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