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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) To get him elected to the Senate.
(d) A propaganda vehicle.

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

3. Huey proposed the construction of a new ____________________.
(a) State house.
(b) University.
(c) Governor's mansion.
(d) Hospital.

4. What is a lame duck session in Congress?
(a) The summer holiday.
(b) A ramp-up to re-election campaigns.
(c) A budgeting period.
(d) The period of December-March for Senators who were not re-elected.

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

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

7. How much of their salaries were state board members required to donate to Huey's Senate election campaign?
(a) 20%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 10%.
(d) 5%.

8. Who did Huey hire for a position at Louisiana State University (LSU), even though the school already had one?
(a) A basketball coach.
(b) A band director.
(c) A soccer coach.
(d) A football coach.

9. Huey refused to give the position of _________________ to his brother, Earl.
(a) Secretary of State.
(b) Finance Director.
(c) Lieutenant Governor.
(d) Campaign Manager.

10. Huey said he would run for the Senate only if he could __________________.
(a) Be elected for two terms.
(b) Serve out his term as governor.
(c) Build a new mansion.
(d) Stay in New Orleans.

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

12. What was the name of the newspaper started by Huey?
(a) The Vanguard.
(b) The Motivator.
(c) The People's Press.
(d) The Progress.

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

14. What was the nickname Huey called his opponent Senator Joseph E. Ransdell?
(a) Old Stick in the Mud.
(b) Old Ironsides.
(c) Old Feather Duster.
(d) Old Piss and Vinegar.

15. What university was Huey interested in improving?
(a) Tulane University.
(b) Loyola University.
(c) Louisiana State University.
(d) University of New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to Huey at the nightclub?

3. As a show of disdain for the rich, Huey had his name removed from ________________________.

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

5. What were Roosevelt's new administration programs called?

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