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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Huey refused to give the position of _________________ to his brother, Earl.

2. Huey's forces tried to get the Senate vote that the impeachment charges were _____________________.

3. What nickname did Huey use for reporters?

4. What happened to Huey at the nightclub?

5. How did Huey's programs fare before the Louisiana legislature in 1934?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Huey's attendance record like while he served in the Senate?

2. How did the people of Louisiana treat Huey when he supported a reform of the Louisiana tax system?

3. Why did Huey publish a newspaper and write a book in 1933?

4. In 1934, what was Huey's focus in terms of programs?

5. What were some of the initiatives that Huey was most proud of during his tenure as governor of Louisiana?

6. Who was Hattie Caraway and what influence did Huey have on her political career?

7. What persona was Huey achieving and with what type of people did he surround himself?

8. What other areas at Louisiana State University (LSU) did Huey get involved in?

9. Describe Huey's interference in the Louisiana State University football program.

10. What was the tone of the impeachment proceedings against Huey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What is this literary technique called? What was the source of Huey's ambitions? Was he consumed with winning and getting ahead? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

HUEY LONG is a classic biography. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the cultural climate in America in the early 20th century. What were the trends in America at the time? How did Huey differentiate himself from other politicians at that time? Why the time was right for Huey Long's brand of politics to emerge.

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