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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did spring flooding in the upper Mississippi River cause?
(a) Property destruction, deaths and devastation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A richer soil for planting crops.
(d) A great fishing season.

2. How were the levees damaged in early 1927?
(a) By high winds and earthquakes.
(b) By tornadoes and high winds.
(c) By high temperatures and high winds.
(d) By tornadoes and earthquakes.

3. Before going to Washington, what was Hoover's life like?
(a) He was middle class and owned a business.
(b) He was a successful lawyer.
(c) He was a wealthy, successful engineer.
(d) He was poor and a blue collar worker.

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

5. What two cities were underwater in early 1927?
(a) Cincinnati and Cleveland.
(b) Chicago and Columbus.
(c) Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
(d) Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In early 1927, what did many of the communities begin to do?

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

4. How does Butler limit payments to the people in the southern parishes?

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

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