Every Man a King Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Every Man a King? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What was Oscar Allen's role in Long's administration?
A respected and powerful leader in the state legislature
A young protégé who might one day replace Long
A speechwriter
A stooge placed in power in order to carry out Long's political will
Q. Why were Cyr and Long such heated enemies?
They were battling over the control of the governorship.
Long had compared Cyr's wife to Cersei Lannister.
Cyr criticized the "Every Man a King" speech.
It was the hip new thing to hate Huey Long, so Cyr jumped on the bandwagon.
Q. How did FDR counter Long's national agenda?
FDR kicked him out of the Senate.
FDR opened up federal investigations into Long's elections and finances.
FDR clocked him with a rolled up newspaper and told him to cut it out this minute.
FDR vetoed any bill Long proposed.
Q. Why did Huey Long have so many enemies?
He refused to even consider adding Taken 3 to his Netflix queue.
His radical policies took power and money out of the hands of the wealthy and powerful.
He stole most of his jokes from Jimmy Fallon.
He took candy from babies.
Q. How has the Long political dynasty fared over the years?
It's still thriving in Louisiana.
They've all had cameos on Law and Order: SVU.
There's only one descendant still active in politics today.
The family changed its name to Bush and continue to be major players.