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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Huey's philosophy?
(a) He could sell anything to anyone.
(b) One in the hand is worth two in the bush.
(c) Even a blind hog gets an acorn once in awhile.
(d) The early bird gets the worm.

2. Who was Huey's Lieutenant Governor?
(a) Willie Edwards.
(b) Mike Marsden.
(c) Ed Zentz.
(d) Paul Cyr.

3. Which of Huey's brothers paid his law school expenses?
(a) Julius.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Earl.
(d) Eddie.

4. Where did Huey need to develop a power base?
(a) The Democratic Party.
(b) The U.S. Congress.
(c) The southwestern parishes.
(d) The metropolitan areas.

5. What was the name of the group that presented a resolution to impeach Huey Long?
(a) Dynamiters.
(b) Turbo Team.
(c) Do-Gooders.
(d) Liberals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Huey fined in a libel suit?

2. What was the big case that influenced Huey's career over the next few years?

3. What did Huey use heavily during the 1928 gubernatorial campaign?

4. For what act did Huey offer Harley money and immunity?

5. What was a dominant personality characteristic of Huey Long's?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of the campaign promises Huey delivered on and how did he plan to finance them?

2. What impact did Huey's brother, Julius, have on Huey's life?

3. What were some of the campaign tactics Huey used in the run for governor in 1927?

4. What types of clients did Huey represent in his Shreveport law office?

5. How did Huey's fight against the Cumberland Company's rate increases highlight his ability to fight for common people?

6. What personal privileges did Huey take at taxpayer expense?

7. Describe Huey's sales ability.

8. How did Huey begin to establish his power base and his popularity in Louisiana?

9. Who was John M. Parker and what was his political nemesis?

10. What were some of the challenges that faced Huey as he began his gubernatorial race in 1927?

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