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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River?
(a) 1543.
(b) 1882.
(c) 1743.
(d) 1643.

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

3. In what ways was New Olreans described?
(a) By the demographics of the population.
(b) By the animals and plants that are found there.
(c) By its climate.
(d) By its history, geography, flavor and culture.

4. What helped Leroy Percy lose a lot of his political influence outside of the Delta area?
(a) He enforced the need for slaves.
(b) He helped Vardaman get defeated for a seat in Senate.
(c) He wanted to free all slaves.
(d) He advocated for the rights of women.

5. How did Humphrey prove himself to be in combat?
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Skittish and scared.
(c) Ruthless and cold.
(d) Strategical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why wasn't Humphrey's report accepted well in the United States?

2. How did Eads assist in the Civil War?

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

4. Which three rivers continued to rise as their levees fail?

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

(see the answer key)

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