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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29-30 and Epilogue, pg. 819-876.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Huey proposed a bill for a tax on ______________ to provide revenue for hospitals and charitable organizations.
(a) Tea.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Carbon black.

2. What did Huey do on his first day in the Senate?
(a) Introduced himself to everyone on the floor.
(b) Called in sick.
(c) Worked twelve hours.
(d) Took his staff to lunch.

3. In what year did Huey run for governor of Louisiana?
(a) 1923.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1944.
(d) 1913.

4. What did Huey say publicly about his interest in the U.S. Presidency?
(a) He was non-committal.
(b) He said he was thinking about it.
(c) He accepted a bid to run.
(d) He denied any interest.

5. How much was Huey fined in a libel suit?
(a) $1.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $15,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the secret organization dedicated to overthrowing an oppressive government?

2. What organization investigated Huey and his associates?

3. Huey eventually began a movement to _______________.

4. In what year was Huey Long assassinated?

5. Who was Huey's choice for Lieutenant Governor candidate?

(see the answer key)

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