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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19-20, pg. 526-582.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what ticket did Earl Long run for Governor of Louisiana?
(a) Democratic.
(b) Independent.
(c) Liberal.
(d) Republican.

2. 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.

3. What was the main purpose of Huey's newspaper?
(a) To provide progress reports.
(b) A propaganda vehicle.
(c) A fundraising vehicle.
(d) To get him elected to the Senate.

4. What was a major fear of Huey's?
(a) Alzheimer's.
(b) Scandal.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Assassination.

5. To what political party did Huey belong?
(a) Independent.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Republican.
(d) Liberal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Huey's foes liked to present him as ________________.

2. How much of his/her salary did state employees have to pay to fund Huey's newspaper?

3. When was Huey's gubernatorial inauguration?

4. Who became Huey's best friend upon meeting in a dry goods store?

5. In what year did Huey Long win a Senate seat?

(see the answer key)

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