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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Huey's forces tried to get the Senate vote that the impeachment charges were _____________________.
(a) Brought illegally.
(b) Premature.
(c) Were incoherent.
(d) Without substance.

5. As a show of disdain for the rich, Huey had his name removed from ________________________.
(a) The American Revolution Society.
(b) The Forbes 100.
(c) The Washington Social Register.
(d) The Louisiana Historical Society.

6. In what city did Huey visit a nightclub?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Miami.
(c) New York.
(d) Chicago.

7. How many workers did the Standard Register announce it was going to lay off in January of 1935?
(a) 300.
(b) 50.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 2,500.

8. What was the name of Huey's plan related to the topic in #142?
(a) Putting Security Back Into America.
(b) Defending the American Way.
(c) Share Our Wealth.
(d) A Fair Wage for Everyone.

9. With which organization at the college in #107 did Huey get particularly involved?
(a) The science club.
(b) The marching band.
(c) The basketball team.
(d) The Literary Society.

10. Why was the National Guard called in once again?
(a) Huey said there was an assassination plot against him.
(b) The Civil Rights marchers were threatening violence.
(c) There were a series of Negro lynchings.
(d) The Ku Klux Klan was holding rallies in New Orleans.

11. Who was sworn in as Governor of Louisiana to serve between Huey's departure from office and the next election?
(a) Edward Robichaud.
(b) Charles Lafayette.
(c) Peter Granson.
(d) Alvin O. King.

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

13. Who was Huey's informant inside the group in #161?
(a) Martin Elsmore.
(b) Sidney Songy.
(c) Charlie Bateux.
(d) Miller Boulanger.

14. Which company was Huey convinced was behind the impeachment charges?
(a) Texaco Oil.
(b) Standard Oil.
(c) AT&T.
(d) IBM.

15. What was the result of Huey's probe into New Orleans vice?
(a) The tires of his car were shot out.
(b) He was mugged on the street.
(c) His son was kidnapped.
(d) Shots were fired into his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Senator did Huey help get elected?

2. How much of their salaries were state board members required to donate to Huey's Senate election campaign?

3. How many bodyguards did Huey have during his Senate days?

4. Why did Huey spend so much time in other states in 1935?

5. Huey worked to help _______________ obtain the Democratic for U.S. President.

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