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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose biography was told?
(a) Coolidge.
(b) Will Percy.
(c) LeRoy Percy.
(d) Hoover.

2. Why does Hoover accept the offer to head the flood relief committee?
(a) He sees it as a great opportunity to gain popularity with the public.
(b) He always wanted to visit the Delta area.
(c) He wanted to help the people in that area.
(d) He was offered a large sum of money.

3. Butler continues to make promises to the southern parishes but what are his intentions?
(a) To steal from them.
(b) To not give them the money they were promised.
(c) To help them the best way he can.
(d) To keep all his promises.

4. What did Hoover do during WWI?
(a) He worked in a hospital.
(b) He organized a large relief program.
(c) He fought overseas.
(d) He trained soldiers.

5. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?
(a) No materials.
(b) Very low rivers.
(c) No workers.
(d) Very high rivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before going to Washington, what was Hoover's life like?

2. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?

3. Why is Butler's bank paid a generous sum of money?

4. What two cities were underwater in early 1927?

5. Who is very aware of Butler's actions regarding the allocation of funds to the southern parishes?

(see the answer key)

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