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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1850's, what two cities were involved in a transportation and freighting competition?
(a) Chicago and St. Louis.
(b) New York and Philadelphia.
(c) Chicago and New York.
(d) St. Louis and Philadelphia.

2. Why were veterans enlisted during the time the levees were being fixed?
(a) To protect the area from the Native Americans.
(b) To train them for another tour of war.
(c) To prevent sabotage.
(d) To boost the economy.

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

4. 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 history, geography, flavor and culture.
(d) By its climate.

5. What did the official report about the mouth of the Mississippi that Eads wrote finally say?
(a) The channel is only 14 feet deep and the sandbar is still there.
(b) The channel is 16 feet deep but a sandbar still exists.
(c) The channel is 16 feet deep with no sandbar.
(d) The channel did not get any deeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was at the center of New Orleans finances and is also a Club member?

2. As floodwaters raged, what was happening to the crevasse at Mounds Landing?

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

4. What kept the Delta area underdeveloped during WWI?

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

(see the answer key)

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