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Huey Long was a traveling salesman, a lawyer, and a world-class demagogue. He was elected governor of Louisiana in 1928 on a populist platform, and he actually did some good things for the state, such as making school text-books free and improving roads and highways. But he also ran a corrupt administration that was not above roughing up, blackmailing, or slandering those who opposed him. By 1930, the “Kingfish” was as close to an absolute dictator as there was in the country. He controlled the legislature and, after winning a U.S. Senate seat, refused to promptly vacate the governor’s office, thus holding both jobs for a while.
Originally an FDR supporter, Long broke with the White House mostly for egotistical reasons. He proposed a “Share Our Wealth” program that called for confiscating family fortunes of more than $5 million and annual incomes over $1 million and guaranteeing every family $2,500 a year, a homestead, and a car. Long had a national following and announced he would run against FDR at the head of a third party in 1936. Private polls showed he might garner 4 million votes, enough to tip the election to the Republicans. But he never got the chance. In September 1935, Long was shot to death on the steps of the Louisiana capitol by a man whose family he had ruined.
Originally an FDR supporter, Long broke with the White House mostly for egotistical reasons. He proposed a “Share Our Wealth” program that called for confiscating family fortunes of more than $5 million and annual incomes over $1 million and guaranteeing every family $2,500 a year, a homestead, and a car. Long had a national following and announced he would run against FDR at the head of a third party in 1936. Private polls showed he might garner 4 million votes, enough to tip the election to the Republicans. But he never got the chance. In September 1935, Long was shot to death on the steps of the Louisiana capitol by a man whose family he had ruined.
1. The passage can best be described as which of the following?
(A) An overview of the danger of demagogues in American politics.
(B) A look at a distinctive regional political story in America.
(C) A brief biography of a memorable American.
(D) A cautionary tale about the dangers of democracy.
(E) A polemic against radicalism.
(A) An overview of the danger of demagogues in American politics.
(B) A look at a distinctive regional political story in America.
(C) A brief biography of a memorable American.
(D) A cautionary tale about the dangers of democracy.
(E) A polemic against radicalism.
2. According to the passage, why might the Democratic party have been worried about Long’s possible run for the White House in 1936?
(A) He might have run as a Republican.
(B) He refused to give FDR his formal endorsement.
(C) His death made him ineligible to run.
(D) Polls showed he would secure enough of the Democratic vote to swing the election to the Republican party.
(E) He was a demagogue.
(A) He might have run as a Republican.
(B) He refused to give FDR his formal endorsement.
(C) His death made him ineligible to run.
(D) Polls showed he would secure enough of the Democratic vote to swing the election to the Republican party.
(E) He was a demagogue.
3. The last sentence of the passage most likely points to which of the following?
(A) Long’s policies hurt some of the people who he was supposed to represent as an elected official.
(B) Long did not know how to defend himself in an attack.
(C) Private security forces were not as common in the 1930s as they are now.
(D) The man who shot Long was probably ruined by the Great Depression.
(E) People always get what’s coming to them.
(A) Long’s policies hurt some of the people who he was supposed to represent as an elected official.
(B) Long did not know how to defend himself in an attack.
(C) Private security forces were not as common in the 1930s as they are now.
(D) The man who shot Long was probably ruined by the Great Depression.
(E) People always get what’s coming to them.
4. According to the passage, what was a popular nickname for Huey Long?
(A) “Huey”
(B) “FDR”
(C) “Demagogue”
(D) “Share Our Wealth”
(E) “Kingfish”
(A) “Huey”
(B) “FDR”
(C) “Demagogue”
(D) “Share Our Wealth”
(E) “Kingfish”
5. The [Highlighted] section in the passage plays what role in the first paragraph?
(A) Reveals the author’s shock that Long did worthwhile things.
(B) Pivots to the type of activities Long usually engaged in.
(C) Reminds or informs readers that Long did some good things on the way to his eventual demagoguery.
(D) Reveals that Long was really a good person underneath his bluster.
(E) Hints as to why some people may have been slow to recognize Long’s true nature.
(A) Reveals the author’s shock that Long did worthwhile things.
(B) Pivots to the type of activities Long usually engaged in.
(C) Reminds or informs readers that Long did some good things on the way to his eventual demagoguery.
(D) Reveals that Long was really a good person underneath his bluster.
(E) Hints as to why some people may have been slow to recognize Long’s true nature.
6. Based on the passage, which of the following groups of people could reasonably be assumed to be most against Huey Long’s presidential run?
(A) The Republican Party
(B) The people of Louisiana
(C) Economically disadvantaged people
(D) Wealthy people with annual incomes of over $1,000,000
(E) Women
(A) The Republican Party
(B) The people of Louisiana
(C) Economically disadvantaged people
(D) Wealthy people with annual incomes of over $1,000,000
(E) Women
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Hi,
Could anyone pls clarify Q.1: The passage can best be described as which of the following?
I incorrectly chose B against C, which in hindsight does seem a better option.
I still am not sure what makes C better tough. Is it because of the word "regional" or "story" was a deal breaker?
Could anyone pls clarify Q.1: The passage can best be described as which of the following?
I incorrectly chose B against C, which in hindsight does seem a better option.
I still am not sure what makes C better tough. Is it because of the word "regional" or "story" was a deal breaker?
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Official Explanation
1. The passage can best be described as which of the following?
Difficulty Level: 650-700
Explanation
(B) is limited in scope. "distinctive regional political story" make it limited. Choice (C) is the best answer. The passage gives a very brief biography of Huey Long.
Answer: C
Difficulty Level: 650-700
Explanation
(B) is limited in scope. "distinctive regional political story" make it limited. Choice (C) is the best answer. The passage gives a very brief biography of Huey Long.
Answer: C
