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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Huey Long when he became governor?
(a) 35.
(b) 54.
(c) 29.
(d) 66.

2. In what city did Huey attend high school?
(a) Kenner.
(b) Shreveport.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) Alexandria.

3. What role figured into Huey's political career plans?
(a) F.B.I. Chief.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) U.S. President.
(d) Secretary of State.

4. Who did Huey support in the 1916 election?
(a) John M. Parker.
(b) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
(c) Earl Long.
(d) Herbert Hoover.

5. Who was Huey's Lieutenant Governor?
(a) Ed Zentz.
(b) Paul Cyr.
(c) Mike Marsden.
(d) Willie Edwards.

6. Who was Huey famous for representing?
(a) Corporations.
(b) Politicians.
(c) The underdog.
(d) The wealthy.

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

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

9. In what city was Huey Long assassinated?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Little Rock.

10. When was Huey's gubernatorial inauguration?
(a) January 1, 1928.
(b) May 21, 1928.
(c) April 15, 1928.
(d) March 1, 1928.

11. What profession did Huey practice after his move to #25?
(a) Industry.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Law.
(d) Education.

12. What was the name of the group that presented a resolution to impeach Huey Long?
(a) Dynamiters.
(b) Do-Gooders.
(c) Liberals.
(d) Turbo Team.

13. In what area of law did Huey become an expert?
(a) Real Estate.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Workman's Compensation.

14. Huey formulated a __________________ that was not accepted by the independent oil producer's association.
(a) Pipeline bill.
(b) Minimum wage bill.
(c) Voter's rights bill.
(d) Tax bill.

15. Huey became an advocate for change in the area of __________________.
(a) Sexual harassment law.
(b) Minimum wage law.
(c) Employer's liability law.
(d) Immigration law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the big case that influenced Huey's career over the next few years?

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

4. To what city did Huey travel to attend the 1928 Democratic National Convention?

5. What was the main charge on which Huey would be tried in impeachment proceedings?

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