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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the banker whom Huey met and would marry several years later?
(a) Alice Conley.
(b) Lynee Simpson.
(c) Rose McConnell.
(d) Aggie Morton.

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

3. Campaigning for the 1928 gubernatorial race began in _________________.
(a) March 1927
(b) February 1927.
(c) November 1926.
(d) June 1926.

4. Of what state did Huey Long become governor?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Louisiana.

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

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

7. In what state did Huey and Harley travel as salesmen?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) Texas.
(c) Florida.
(d) Louisiana.

8. To which commission did Huey win an election?
(a) Tax Commission.
(b) Railroad Commission.
(c) Penal Commission.
(d) Labor Commission.

9. Which campaign promise caused Huey the most trouble?
(a) Reduced gas and oil bills for homes.
(b) Free fishing licenses.
(c) No state taxes.
(d) Free textbooks for school children.

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

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

12. Which of Huey's brothers paid his law school expenses?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Julius.
(c) Earl.
(d) Samuel.

13. In what election did Huey begin to influence decisions and build his power base for the next gubernatorial election?
(a) The U.S. Senate race.
(b) The New Orleans mayoral race.
(c) The U.S. House of Representatives race.
(d) The U.S. President race.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area did Huey oppose Parker regarding taxes?

2. In what year did Huey become governor of Louisiana?

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

4. Why was Huey a long shot at winning the governor's race?

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

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