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

2. In what year was Huey Long assassinated?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1935.
(d) 1983.

3. To what university did Huey win a scholarship?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Duke University.
(c) Louisiana State University.
(d) Cambridge University.

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

5. What was the only company that ever hired Huey?
(a) Allied Oil Corporation.
(b) Gulf Shores Oil Company.
(c) BP Oil Corporation.
(d) Consolidated-Progressive Oil Corporation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Huey and Harley travel as salesmen?

2. Who was the banker whom Huey met and would marry several years later?

3. Huey was one of the first politicians to use _______________ in political campaigning.

4. How many years did it take Huey to pass the bar exam?

5. In what city did Huey attend high school?

(see the answer key)

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