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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25-26, pg. 702-762.

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) The mayor.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) A City Councilman.

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

3. How old was Huey Long at the time of his death?
(a) 67.
(b) 35.
(c) 42.
(d) 51.

4. How much of their salaries were state board members required to donate to Huey's Senate election campaign?
(a) 10%.
(b) 5%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 25%.

5. What did Huey and his bodyguards do almost every night?
(a) Went to nightclubs.
(b) Read briefs.
(c) Entertained other senators.
(d) Played cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which candidates usually won when they had the support of the Ring?

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

3. The event in which a voting mechanism was rigged and fistfights broke out on the floor of the legislature was called _____________________.

4. The political machine in ________________ was known as the Old Regular or Ring.

5. In what year did Huey Long become governor?

(see the answer key)

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