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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Coolidge not get personally involved in the flooding?
(a) He hired Hoover.
(b) He ignored the fact that there was a problem.
(c) He let the governor handle it.
(d) He hired Percy to take care of it.

3. After losing the run for presidency, what did Hoover receive?
(a) A seat in the cabinet.
(b) The position of Secretary of State.
(c) The vice presidency.
(d) A seat in congress.

4. Why do the citizens of the Delta area begin to resent Butler?
(a) He was successful and the person limiting reimbursements.
(b) He was robbing everyone.
(c) He was a con artist.
(d) He was a nasty man.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1926, what prevented annual levee maintenance?

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

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

5. Whose biography was told?

(see the answer key)

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