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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. How did waves effect the levees?
2. As floodwaters raged, what was happening to the crevasse at Mounds Landing?
3. Which two things did river height depend on?
4. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?
5. What was the reputation of the Boston Club?
Short Essay Questions
1. After reading the reports of Humphreys and Eads and hearing the oppositions of many engineers, the government insisted the reason the levees weren't working is because they weren't built correctly, not because other things were needed. Why didn't the politicians listen to the reports?
2. Why do people want to follow the ways of the Ku Klux Klan rather than follow Percy's successful lead?
3. World War I has begun and the Delta area is flourishing, yet lacking in manpower. Percy is a big influence for the fine development of the area, yet the more successful the area's development becomes, the more Percy's popularity decreases. Why do you think this happens?
4. As committees are formed to decide about dynamiting the levee, the Mounds Landing crevasse is brought up in conversation. Why is this crevasse brought into the conversation?
5. The railroads and river make the Delta region flourish, yet there is a shortage of workers in the area. How will the better treatment of blacks by LeRoy Percy help this problem?
6. Thompson has the idea of dynamiting the levees to the south of New Orleans, but who gets the idea primarily accepted by everyone?
7. After facing complete opposition, how would Eads' offer to independently pay for the construction of the jetties completely change the minds of the public and politicians?
8. Both Ellet and Humphreys are in competition to survey the Mississippi River. Ellet's report came out first and Humphreys takes Ellet's report as a personal insult. Why would Humphreys be insulted by Ellet's report?
9. What does the Boston Club symbolize in New Orleans?
10. A racist governor is elected into office in Mississippi, yet it is still considered a safe place for the blacks to work. However, when waters begin to rise, black convicts are ordered to lay on the levee and use their bodies as sandbags. Does everyone follow Percy's influence to alleviate discrimination?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Mississippi Levee system was said to be more complicated than the average levee system. What made it different from a regular levee system? How was the levee system along the Mississippi set up? What about it made it more effective? Did this new design for the levee system help during the floods? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
This nonfiction reenactment is full of history, hardship and culture. What points can be depicted from the novel? Why are these topics important in the novel? What events really emphasize each topic?
Essay Topic 3
During the Flood of 1927, many different "committees" were formed. Why were numerous committees established? From what social class were the chairmen selected? Were all the committees necessary?
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