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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was happening to Huey's power in 1934?
(a) He was losing power.
(b) He was as strong as ever.
(c) He had no power left.
(d) He was regaining it.

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

4. What was the name of the book Huey wrote?
(a) My Louisiana Home.
(b) Louisiana First and Foremost.
(c) Every Man a King.
(d) Kingfisher.

5. At this point in time, Huey was viewed by many as being _________________.
(a) A conservative.
(b) An icon.
(c) A negative force.
(d) A savior.

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

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

8. After the impeachment hearings, Huey became characterized as ________________.
(a) A monarch.
(b) An elitist.
(c) A demagogue.
(d) An oligarch.

9. Which of the following was NOT a program that Huey supported?
(a) Free school books.
(b) Road Works.
(c) Severance tax.
(d) No state tax.

10. On what date was Huey sworn in as Senator in Washington?
(a) April 15, 1932.
(b) March 3, 1932.
(c) January 1, 1932.
(d) January 15, 1932.

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

12. What did Huey do on his first day in the Senate?
(a) Took his staff to lunch.
(b) Called in sick.
(c) Worked twelve hours.
(d) Introduced himself to everyone on the floor.

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

14. What nickname did Huey use for reporters?
(a) Bastards.
(b) Polecats.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Pond scum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what type of people did Huey surround himself?

2. What did Huey feel he needed to help the people?

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

4. How many national guardsmen were brought to New Orleans prior to an election?

5. Who was Huey's informant inside the group in #161?

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