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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to Thompson's plan being implemented, what happened to the refugees south of the levee?
(a) They protested.
(b) They evacuated.
(c) They built a new levee.
(d) They refused to leave.

2. When small tunnels are formed beneath the levee a miniature geyser erupts. What is this mini geyser called?
(a) A magma bubble.
(b) A sand boil.
(c) A gas bubble.
(d) A geyser.

3. What happened when Hoover goes to inspect the levee south of New Orleans?
(a) The levee broke.
(b) He almost drowned.
(c) He got caught in a storm.
(d) His boat was shot at.

4. What was Thompson's proposition to prevent the levees from failing?
(a) To build a dam.
(b) To build more levees.
(c) To dynamite the levees south of New Orleans.
(d) To quickly do repairs on the levees.

5. What did Leroy Percy's speeches advocate?
(a) Better treatment for blacks and education for black children..
(b) The right for women to vote.
(c) Equal rights for women in education and the workforce.
(d) To be able to keep slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1850, what were the Humphreys and Charles Ellet Jr. competing for?

2. What is a widespread problem in St. Bernard and Plaquemines?

3. As other cities are flooding, why did panic erupt amongst the residents in New Orleans?

4. What happens in June of 1927?

5. What was unique about the crevasse at Mounds Landing?

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