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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Huey opposed the ratification of a treaty regarding which body of water?
(a) Mississippi River.
(b) Panama Canal.
(c) St. Lawrence Waterway.
(d) Lake Pontchartrain.

2. Where did Huey's family live while he was in the Senate?
(a) Baton Rouge.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Washington.
(d) Chicago.

3. Who was Huey's choice for Lieutenant Governor candidate?
(a) Charles Lafayette.
(b) Miller Valentine.
(c) William Toquay.
(d) John B. Fournet.

4. Huey was also classified as ______________________.
(a) A hero.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A genius.
(d) A mass leader.

5. Who was the gubernatorial candidate Huey and the Old Regulars agreed to support?
(a) Albert Finnarn.
(b) Charles Lafayette.
(c) Philip Brumbaugh.
(d) Oscar K. Allen.

6. How did the people of Louisiana show their disapproval of Huey's support of the issue in #136?
(a) They deflated his car tires.
(b) They threw tomatoes and eggs at him.
(c) They bombed his house.
(d) They wrote letters to the editor.

7. Roosevelt thought Huey threatened _________________.
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Roosevelt's re-election.
(c) Civilization.
(d) Democracy.

8. Which of the following was NOT a committee on which Huey was involved?
(a) Interstate Commerce.
(b) Interoceanic Affairs.
(c) Arms Appropriation.
(d) Judiciary.

9. Why did Huey spend so much time in other states in 1935?
(a) Lobbying.
(b) Campaigning.
(c) Researching.
(d) Delivering speeches.

10. Huey was the first to use _______________ in a campaign.
(a) An airplane.
(b) Bumper stickers.
(c) A sound truck.
(d) Radio advertising.

11. Huey supported the construction of _____________ toll bridges without the possibility of federal aid.
(a) 11.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 21.

12. In what building were the New Orleans vice hearings held?
(a) Canal Bank Building.
(b) Baton Rouge State House.
(c) Shreveport City Center.
(d) New Orleans Civic Center.

13. Which of the following was NOT an area that saw great improvement during Huey's tenure as Governor?
(a) Arts programs.
(b) Educational facilities.
(c) Prison reform.
(d) Roads and bridges.

14. How many bodyguards did Huey have during his Senate days?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

15. How many national guardsmen were brought to New Orleans prior to an election?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 500.

Short Answer Questions

1. Share the Wealth Clubs were primarily formed by _____________.

2. Why did Huey return to New Orleans a few days after arriving at the Senate?

3. What was the name of Huey's plan related to the topic in #142?

4. On what date was Huey sworn in as Senator in Washington?

5. A move to destroy Huey Long was rumored to be financed by ___________________.

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