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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Huey would only talk to reporters from __________________.
(a) Out-of-state papers.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Shreveport.

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

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

4. On what ticket did Earl Long run for Governor of Louisiana?
(a) Republican.
(b) Independent.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Liberal.

5. What announcement did Huey make on July 15, 1930?
(a) His candidacy for U.S. Senate.
(b) His terminal illness.
(c) His retirement from politics.
(d) His bid for re-election as governor.

6. What were Roosevelt's new administration programs called?
(a) Banking on America.
(b) A Step Up.
(c) Hands Across America.
(d) The New Deal.

7. What issue did Huey campaign for in 1933 that made him unpopular in Louisiana?
(a) Interstate highway system.
(b) Toll bridge repairs.
(c) Higher education subsidies.
(d) Louisiana tax reform.

8. Why was Huey's demeanor regarding LSU?
(a) Watchful.
(b) Antagonistic.
(c) Interfering.
(d) Vengeful.

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

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

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

12. What did Huey and his bodyguards do almost every night?
(a) Went to nightclubs.
(b) Entertained other senators.
(c) Read briefs.
(d) Played cards.

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 major program was launched after Huey's Senate win?
(a) The minimum wage program.
(b) The lakes and rivers program.
(c) The college tuition program.
(d) The roads program.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city were the workers in #159 located?

2. Huey proposed the construction of a new ____________________.

3. What was the main purpose of Huey's newspaper?

4. Huey was the first to use _______________ in a campaign.

5. What happened to Huey at the nightclub?

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