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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 & 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Wesley Powell figured that if you evenly distributed all of the surface water flowing between the Columbia River and the Gulf of Mexico, you would have what?
(a) A desert almost indistinguishable from what is there today.
(b) Astounding yields on farms covering a quarter of the country.
(c) Lush green pastures as far as the eye can see.
(d) The most productive agricultural system the world has ever seen.

2. When was Harry Chandler born?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1864.
(d) 1933.

3. Where was John Wesley Powell born?
(a) Akron, Ohio.
(b) Gary, Indiana.
(c) Aurora, Illinois.
(d) Mount Morris, New York.

4. William Mulholland’s father held what profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Car salesman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Postal clerk.

5. The Reclamation Act was authored by what U.S. Representative?
(a) Barry Goldwater.
(b) Francis G. Newlands.
(c) Jim Casey.
(d) Raymond Hill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the population of San Francisco in 1851?

2. What region is located in southeastern Southern California, and is the site of an urban area largely centered on the city of El Centro?

3. What river is known as the River of No Return?

4. In what year was the Hoover Dam dedicated?

5. Where was Harrison Gray Otis born?

(see the answer key)

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