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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 | Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Humphrey feel about Ellet's suggestions about the river?
(a) Humphrey thought it was an awful idea.
(b) Humphrey was excited about the idea.
(c) Humphrey was nervous about the idea.
(d) Humphrey took it as a personal insult.

2. When Humphrey returned from studying deltaic rivers, what did he do?
(a) Built a railroad.
(b) Built a bridge.
(c) Traveled the Grand Canyon.
(d) Attacked Ellet's report.

3. What kept the Delta area underdeveloped during WWI?
(a) War with the Native Americans.
(b) A busy hurricane season.
(c) A lack of manpower.
(d) The Great Depression.

4. What controversial issue did Eads propose that was authorized in 1867?
(a) A railroad across the state of Mississippi.
(b) Constuction of a steamboat.
(c) A bridge over the Mississippi.
(d) Construction of a plane.

5. What two things did Humphrey unsuccessfully attempt to do to change the mouth of the Mississippi River?
(a) Bridges and canals.
(b) Creating a new river and a dam.
(c) Dredges and bridges.
(d) Canals and dredges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Eads allowed to proceed with his idea after being opposed unanimously?

2. In the 1850's, what two cities were involved in a transportation and freighting competition?

3. Who took control of Charles Percy's family affairs after he dies?

4. What was "changing the fabric of society" in the Delta region during WWI?

5. What was the weather like in the Prologue as the guests of the social party head home?

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