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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8, pgs. 129-180.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Against what company did Huey fight a rate increase in February of 1921?
(a) Cumberland Company.
(b) Baton Rouge Utility Company.
(c) Gulf Shores Oil.
(d) Standard Oil.

2. In what year did Huey Long win a Senate seat?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1930.

3. Who helped Huey defend Senator Harper when he was indicted for violating the Espionage Act?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Julius.
(d) Earl.

4. Who became a political foe of Long's in Washington?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Lyndon Johnson.
(c) Herbert Hoover.
(d) Richard Nixon.

5. What was a dominant personality characteristic of Huey Long's?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Charisma.
(d) Gentility.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which commission did Huey win an election?

2. Who served as the local political boss in Louisiana parishes in the early 20th century?

3. What was the only company that ever hired Huey?

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

5. In what city did Huey attend high school?

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